Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Lima 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 equal to the Montana state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), 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: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- 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
Lima High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lima High School's student population of 25 students has grown by 25% 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
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lima High School is 0.28, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
8%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
8%
1%
White
84%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lima High School often compared to?
Lima High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaverhead Co High School, Anaconda Sr High School by visitors of our site.
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 50% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lima High School?
The graduation rate of Lima High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lima High School?
25 students attend Lima High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lima High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lima High School?
Lima High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lima High School offer ?
Lima High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lima High School part of?
Lima High School is part of Lima K-12 Schools School District.
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