Powder River County District High School is the only high school in Powder River County, Montana, in the United States and is located in Broadus, the only incorporated town in that county.
Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, Powder River Co Dist 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 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- 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: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Powder River Co Dist High School's student population of 63 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Motto
Striving for Excellence Today to Prepare Students for a Challenging World Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Powder River Co Dist 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 Powder River Co Dist High School is 0.15, 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.
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)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powder River Co Dist High School's ranking?
Powder River Co Dist 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 Powder River Co Dist High School?
The graduation rate of Powder River Co Dist High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Powder River Co Dist High School?
63 students attend Powder River Co Dist High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Powder River Co Dist High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powder River Co Dist High School?
Powder River Co Dist High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Powder River Co Dist High School offer ?
Powder River Co Dist High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Powder River Co Dist High School part of?
Powder River Co Dist High School is part of Powder River Co Dist High School District.
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