Rocky Boy Public Schools is an elementary, junior high and high school with grades K through 12 on the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation located in Hill County, Montana, USA. As of 2014 the student body is 99% Native American and 1% of other ethnicity.
Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Boy 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% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Boy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rocky Boy High School's student population of 125 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2024
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Rocky Boy 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 Rocky Boy High School is 0.13, 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
#625 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
93%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Northern Stars And Morning Stars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Boy High School's ranking?
Rocky Boy High School is ranked #625 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Rocky Boy High School often compared to?
Rocky Boy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Box Elder High School, Havre 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% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rocky Boy High School?
The graduation rate of Rocky Boy High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rocky Boy High School?
125 students attend Rocky Boy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rocky Boy High School students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Boy High School?
Rocky Boy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rocky Boy High School offer ?
Rocky Boy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Boy High School part of?
Rocky Boy High School is part of Rocky Boy High School District.
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