Big Sandy High School is a small public secondary school in Big Sandy, Chouteau County, Montana. They are known as the Pioneers.
Serving 54 students in grades 9-12, Big Sandy 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 37%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- 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: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Sandy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Big Sandy High School's student population of 54 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Big Sandy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Sandy High School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
13%
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
76%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Sandy High School's ranking?
Big Sandy High School is ranked #484 out of 696 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 37% 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 Big Sandy High School?
The graduation rate of Big Sandy High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Big Sandy High School?
54 students attend Big Sandy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Big Sandy High School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Sandy High School?
Big Sandy High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Big Sandy High School offer ?
Big Sandy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Big Sandy High School part of?
Big Sandy High School is part of Big Sandy K-12 School District.
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