Colstrip High School is the only high school in the city of Colstrip, Montana, located in the United States. It has one of the largest bus districts in the nation, including locations as far away as Ashland, Montana.
Serving 157 students in grades 9-12, Colstrip 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colstrip High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Colstrip High School's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
Black, Gold, Kelly green
School Rankings
Colstrip 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 Colstrip High School is 0.64, 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
#671 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
32%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
50%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colstrip High School's ranking?
Colstrip High School is ranked #671 out of 722 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colstrip High School?
The graduation rate of Colstrip High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Colstrip High School?
157 students attend Colstrip High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Colstrip High School students are White, 32% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colstrip High School?
Colstrip High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Colstrip High School offer ?
Colstrip High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colstrip High School part of?
Colstrip High School is part of Colstrip High School District.
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