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Shelby High School District

1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Shelby High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 143 students in Shelby High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Shelby High School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
143 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Shelby High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#328 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤20%
35%
≤20%
46%
≤20%
37%
85%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.40
% American Indian
4%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
78%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,056 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,245 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,056
$15,490
Spending / Student
$19,245
$15,580

Best Shelby High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shelby High School District?
Shelby High School District manages 1 public schools serving 143 students.
What is the rank of Shelby High School District?
Shelby High School District is ranked #306 out of 335 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby High School District?
78% of Shelby High School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelby High School District?
Shelby High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Shelby High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,245 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 85% (Top 20% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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