West Yellowstone High School

411 N Geyser
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 81 students in grades 9-12, West Yellowstone 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 81 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Yellowstone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

West Yellowstone High School's student population of 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 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

West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#643 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Yellowstone High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Yellowstone 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.
≤20%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Yellowstone 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.
≤20%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Yellowstone 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
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Asian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Yellowstone High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Yellowstone High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Yellowstone High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Yellowstone 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
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of West Yellowstone High School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Yellowstone 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
14%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Yellowstone 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
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone High School's ranking?
West Yellowstone High School is ranked #643 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are West Yellowstone High School often compared to?
West Yellowstone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Forks High School, Bozeman High School, Willow Creek High School by visitors of our site.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Yellowstone High School?
The graduation rate of West Yellowstone High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Yellowstone High School?
81 students attend West Yellowstone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of West Yellowstone High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Yellowstone High School?
West Yellowstone High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Yellowstone High School offer ?
West Yellowstone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Yellowstone High School part of?
West Yellowstone High School is part of West Yellowstone K-12 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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