Box Elder High School

205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Box Elder 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Box Elder High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Box Elder High School's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
100 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Box Elder 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 Box Elder High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#602 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Box Elder High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Box Elder High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Box Elder High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
97%
10%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Box Elder High School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-69%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Box Elder High School and public school graduation rate of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Box Elder High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Box Elder High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Box Elder High School's ranking?
Box Elder High School is ranked #602 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Box Elder High School often compared to?
Box Elder High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Boy High School, Havre High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Box Elder High School?
The graduation rate of Box Elder High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Box Elder High School?
100 students attend Box Elder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Box Elder High School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Box Elder High School?
Box Elder High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Box Elder High School offer ?
Box Elder High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Box Elder High School part of?
Box Elder High School is part of Box Elder High School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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