Hysham High School serves 14 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- 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
Hysham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hysham High School's student population of 14 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hysham High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hysham High School?
The graduation rate of Hysham High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Hysham High School?
14 students attend Hysham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hysham High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hysham High School?
Hysham High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hysham High School offer ?
Hysham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hysham High School part of?
Hysham High School is part of Hysham K-12 Schools School District.
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