Westby High School

Westby High School is a small public high school in Westby, Montana, serving just 15 students in grades 9-12. Despite its tiny size, the school has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts. In the 2024-2025 school year, 66.67% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT with Writing/English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state average of 54.99%.

One of the key factors contributing to Westby High School's success is its low student-teacher ratio, which has steadily improved over the past few years, reaching 4.4 students per teacher in the 2024-2025 school year. This small class size likely allows teachers to provide more personalized attention and support to their students. Additionally, the school's free and reduced lunch rates have decreased significantly, from 57.89% in 2023-2024 to just 20% in 2024-2025, suggesting that the student population may be becoming more economically advantaged.

Westby High School's impressive performance has earned it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 35th out of 182 Montana high schools in the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the top 20% of schools in the state. However, the school's performance in Mathematics and Science is more on par with the district and state averages, indicating that there may be room for improvement in these subject areas. Overall, Westby High School appears to be providing a high-quality education, particularly in English Language Arts, to its small but dedicated student population.