Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, Sunburst High School ranks in the top 20% 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 5:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunburst High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunburst High School's student population of 40 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunburst High School ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunburst High School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunburst High School's ranking?
Sunburst High School is ranked #119 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 Sunburst High School?
The graduation rate of Sunburst High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sunburst High School?
40 students attend Sunburst High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sunburst High School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunburst High School?
Sunburst High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunburst High School offer ?
Sunburst High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunburst High School part of?
Sunburst High School is part of Sunburst K-12 Schools School District.
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