Beaverhead County High School is a high school in Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana.
Serving 339 students in grades 9-12, Beaverhead Co 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beaverhead Co High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Beaverhead Co High School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beaverhead Co 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 Beaverhead Co High School is 0.26, 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
#453 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
2%
1%
White
86%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beaverhead Co High School's ranking?
Beaverhead Co High School is ranked #453 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Beaverhead Co High School often compared to?
Beaverhead Co High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lima High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beaverhead Co High School?
The graduation rate of Beaverhead Co High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Beaverhead Co High School?
339 students attend Beaverhead Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Beaverhead Co High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beaverhead Co High School?
Beaverhead Co High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beaverhead Co High School offer ?
Beaverhead Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beaverhead Co High School part of?
Beaverhead Co High School is part of Beaverhead County High School District.
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