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Winifred High School

Public Grades 9-12
76th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 182 Montana High Schools
Better than 58% of Montana high schools
Summary

Winifred High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Winifred, Montana. With just 42 students, the school is part of the Winifred K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 96 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Winifred High School's academic performance is mixed compared to the state average. While the school's proficiency rates in ACT English Language Arts (40%) and Mathematics (40%) lag behind the state (54.99% and 31.25%, respectively), its ACT Science proficiency (30%) matches the state average (30.03%). On state-level assessments, the school's Reading proficiency (75%) is significantly higher than the state and district, but its Mathematics (16.67%) and Science (16.67%) proficiency are lower. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (54.76%) suggests it serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may impact academic performance.

Despite these challenges, Winifred High School's small size and low student-teacher ratio (7.3 in 2024-2025) could be an advantage, potentially allowing for more personalized attention and support for students. The school's fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 1st out of 139 schools in 2007-2008 to 89th out of 119 schools in 2017-2018, suggests its performance has been inconsistent over the years. Further investigation into the school's specific strategies, resources, and support systems could provide more insights into how to improve student outcomes.

42
Students ?
7.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
$18,468
Per pupil spending ?
54.8%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 507 Main Street
       Winifred, MT  59489

(406) 462-5420

District: Winifred K-12 Schools


Feeder schools for Winifred High School:

Elementary:    Winifred School
Middle:    Winifred 6-8
Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
American Indian:
2.4%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2004 → 58th in 2025
Strengths
✓Above the Montana median (58th percentile)
✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped — down 37 percentile points since 2004
!English Language Arts scores 15 pts below the Montana average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school37%
District avg37%
Montana avg39%
76th of 182
Montana public high schools ?
Top 42%▲ up 33 pts since 2018
From bottom 25% (2018) to top 42% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
96th of 387Winifred K-12 Schools among Montana districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMontana percentileRating
202559.676 of 18258.2%★★★☆☆
202341.170 of 12443.5%★★☆☆☆
202240.538 of 11466.7%★★★☆☆
202151.249 of 13864.5%★★★☆☆
201830.589 of 11925.2%★☆☆☆☆
200897.11 of 13999.3%★★★★★
200688.48 of 13894.2%★★★★★
200565.751 of 14264.1%★★★☆☆
200490.47 of 13794.9%★★★★★
By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts40%-15 vs state
Mathematics40%+9 vs state
Science30%~ state avg

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Frequently Asked Questions about Winifred High School

Winifred High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Winifred School
Middle : Winifred 6-8

Students at Winifred High School are 95% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2024-25 school year, 42 students attended Winifred High School.

Winifred High School ranks 76th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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