Serving 128 students in grades 9-12, Malta 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Malta High School's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Malta 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 Malta High School is 0.41, 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
#620 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
10%
Hispanic
5%
7%
White
76%
76%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malta High School's ranking?
Malta High School is ranked #620 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Malta High School often compared to?
Malta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodson High School, Saco High School by visitors of our site.
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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Malta High School?
The graduation rate of Malta High School is 90%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Malta High School?
128 students attend Malta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Malta High School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malta High School?
Malta High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Malta High School offer ?
Malta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Malta High School part of?
Malta High School is part of Malta K-12 Schools.
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