Serving 18 students in grades 9-12, Lavina High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lavina High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lavina High School's student population of 18 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lavina High School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
66%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lavina High School?
The graduation rate of Lavina High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lavina High School?
18 students attend Lavina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lavina High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavina High School?
Lavina High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lavina High School offer ?
Lavina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lavina High School part of?
Lavina High School is part of Lavina K-12 Schools School District.
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