Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Charlo 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Charlo High School's student population of 83 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charlo 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 Charlo High School is 0.43, which is more 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
#479 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
16%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
73%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlo High School's ranking?
Charlo High School is ranked #479 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlo High School?
The graduation rate of Charlo High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Charlo High School?
83 students attend Charlo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Charlo High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlo High School?
Charlo High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charlo High School offer ?
Charlo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlo High School part of?
Charlo High School is part of Charlo High School District.
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