Serving 22 students in grades 9-12, Medicine Lake High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medicine Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Medicine Lake High School's student population of 22 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Medicine Lake High School is 0.17, 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)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
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 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 Medicine Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Medicine Lake High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Medicine Lake High School?
22 students attend Medicine Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Medicine Lake High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medicine Lake High School?
Medicine Lake High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Medicine Lake High School offer ?
Medicine Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Medicine Lake High School part of?
Medicine Lake High School is part of Medicine Lake K-12 Schools School District.
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