Serving 1,186 students in grades 9-12, Big Sky High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 30% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Sky High School's student population of 1,186 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Sky High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Sky High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
2%
1%
White
84%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Sky High School's ranking?
Big Sky High School is ranked #466 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Big Sky High School often compared to?
Big Sky High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sentinel High School, Hellgate High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Sky High School?
The graduation rate of Big Sky High School is 87%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Big Sky High School?
1,186 students attend Big Sky High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Big Sky High School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Sky High School?
Big Sky High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Big Sky High School offer ?
Big Sky High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Sky High School part of?
Big Sky High School is part of Missoula High School District.
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