Summary:
The 59079 zip code is home to a single public high school, Shepherd High School, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 225 students. While the school is ranked 98 out of 182 Montana high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, its academic performance on standardized tests is mixed compared to the state average.
Shepherd High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (44.9%) and Science (24%) fall below the state averages of 54.99% and 30.03%, respectively. However, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate of 30% is on par with the state average of 31.25%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (25.33%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.
Despite these challenges, Shepherd High School's per-student spending of $10,488 is relatively low compared to the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 12.8 is slightly lower than the state average. These factors suggest that the school may be facing funding and resource allocation issues that could be impacting its academic performance. Further investigation into the school's strategies, community engagement, and targeted support for its student population could provide valuable insights to help improve student outcomes.
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