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Best High Schools in Zip Code 59323

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155

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Top rankedColstrip High School120^th of 182 Montana high schools

Summary:

The 59323 zip code is home to a single high school, Colstrip High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.4, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with proficiency rates on the ACT with Writing exam falling below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Colstrip High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 85th out of 122 schools in 2023-2024 to 120th out of 182 schools in 2024-2025, indicating a significant drop in performance relative to other schools in Montana. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (39.35%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that it may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement.

Overall, the data for Colstrip High School paints a picture of a school that is underperforming academically compared to other schools in the state. While the school's low student-teacher ratio could be a positive factor, the declining rankings and proficiency rates below the state averages are concerning. Further investigation into the school's specific programs, resources, and strategies to support student success would be necessary to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the school's performance and areas for improvement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
Colstrip High School	Public	9-12	5000 Pine Butte Drive	Colstrip	59323	Rosebud County	Colstrip High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 748-4699	155	18	8.4	39.4%	78 (50.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.7%)	4 (2.6%)	46 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.7%)	42.5	120^th of 182 public high schools	34.1%		32.7	85^th of 122 public high schools	30.3%	35	47.2	21.1	21.1	$26,448

Cities Near Zip Code 59323

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Colstrip	0.68 mi	3	186^th
Lame Deer	19.42 mi	3	221^st
Forsyth	25.7 mi	3	99^th
Ashland	27.11 mi	2	227^th
Rosebud	27.45 mi	3	187^th

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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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