Chinook High School is a high school in the town of Chinook, Blaine County, Montana. Matt Molyneaux is the principal. Its notable alumni include Mike Tilleman.
Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, Chinook 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chinook High School's student population of 115 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chinook 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 Chinook High School is 0.30, 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
#592 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinook High School's ranking?
Chinook High School is ranked #592 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Chinook High School often compared to?
Chinook High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harlem 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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chinook High School?
The graduation rate of Chinook High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Chinook High School?
115 students attend Chinook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Chinook High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chinook High School?
Chinook High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chinook High School offer ?
Chinook High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chinook High School part of?
Chinook High School is part of Chinook High School District.
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