Carter County High School

111 W Speelmon St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 43 students in grades 9-12, Carter County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black 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: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carter County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Carter County High School's student population of 43 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Carter County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter County High School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#174 out of 722 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carter County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carter County 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.
<50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carter County 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.
<50%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carter County 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
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carter County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Carter County High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carter County High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carter County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carter County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
91%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carter County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carter County High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carter County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Carter County High School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Carter County 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
40%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carter County 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
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carter County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carter County High School's ranking?
Carter County High School is ranked #174 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carter County High School?
The graduation rate of Carter County High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Carter County High School?
43 students attend Carter County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Carter County High School students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter County High School?
Carter County High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carter County High School offer ?
Carter County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter County High School part of?
Carter County High School is part of Carter County High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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