St Ignatius High School

Summary:

St Ignatius High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 141 students in the small town of St Ignatius, Montana. The school is part of the Two Eagle River School district, which is ranked 210 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St Ignatius High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on Montana state assessments, with proficiency rates of 29.73% in math, 47.22% in reading, and 26.32% in science, compared to state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but is generally in the bottom half of Montana high schools, ranking 69 out of 124 in the 2022-2023 school year with a 2-star rating. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 11.2 in recent years, which is lower than nearby schools like Ronan High School (17.7) and Arlee High School (12.6).

One notable aspect of St Ignatius High School is its predominantly Native American student population, making up around 60% of the student body in recent years. This is significantly higher than the racial diversity of nearby schools like Charlo High School, which has a more diverse student population. While the school spends more per student ($11,492 in 2018-2019) than some nearby schools, this higher spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. Further investigation into the school's resources, teaching practices, and community engagement could provide valuable insights to help improve the educational experience for the students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 76 3rd Avenue
       St Ignatius, MT  59865


(406) 745-3811

District: St Ignatius K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,266 Help


Feeder schools for St Ignatius High School:

Elementary:    St Ignatius Elementary School
Middle:    St Ignatius Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  135

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
55.6%
White:
31.1%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St Ignatius High School ranks worse than 55.6% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (55.6%), White (31.1%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Ignatius High School is 10.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Ignatius High School is $17,266.
Schooldigger Rankings:

St Ignatius High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks St Ignatius High School 69th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See St Ignatius High School in the ranking list.)

St Ignatius K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St Ignatius K-12 Schools 210th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St Ignatius High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.54 111th 137 19.0%
2005 7.88 130th 142 8.5%
2006 10.46 128th 138 7.2%
2007 72.52 28th 136 79.4%
2008 28.70 112th 139 19.4%
2009 33.62 111th 135 17.8%
2010 37.76 109th 135 19.3%
2011 59.02 62nd 122 49.2%
2012 29.05 107th 129 17.1%
2013 56.79 55th 128 57.0%
2015 54.78 51st 92 44.6%
2016 17.75 99th 113 12.4%
2017 65.23 32nd 111 71.2%
2018 16.92 103rd 119 13.4%
2019 31.17 85th 119 28.6%
2021 12.56 119th 138 13.8%
2022 19.93 83rd 114 27.2%
2023 41.13 69th 124 44.4%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for St Ignatius High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 158 158
1991 76 0 3 2 71 n/a n/a 0 152
1992 80 0 0 1 77 n/a n/a 0 158
1993 90 0 1 2 83 n/a n/a 0 176
1994 85 0 1 3 70 n/a n/a 0 159
1995 91 0 1 3 68 n/a n/a 0 163
1996 91 0 1 3 68 n/a n/a 0 163
1997 100 0 2 3 63 n/a n/a 0 168
1998 95 0 0 3 63 n/a n/a 0 161
1999 99 0 0 2 70 n/a n/a 0 171
2000 85 0 1 6 78 n/a n/a 0 170
2001 88 0 1 3 83 n/a n/a 0 175
2002 83 0 2 2 94 n/a n/a 0 181
2003 83 0 2 2 94 n/a n/a 0 181
2004 89 0 1 4 92 n/a n/a 0 186
2005 76 0 1 2 100 n/a n/a 0 179
2006 76 3 1 1 85 n/a n/a 0 166
2007 76 0 0 1 74 n/a n/a 0 151
2008 67 1 5 1 73 n/a n/a 0 147
2009 73 0 2 1 72 n/a n/a 0 148
2010 65 0 3 2 85 n/a n/a 0 155
2011 66 0 0 9 76 2 0 0 153
2012 72 0 0 3 73 2 0 0 150
2013 58 0 0 6 61 0 1 0 126
2014 61 1 1 7 55 0 3 0 128
2015 56 1 0 5 57 0 3 0 122
2016 62 2 0 3 68 0 4 0 139
2017 59 1 1 3 67 0 8 0 139
2018 53 1 0 5 73 0 6 0 138
2019 45 2 0 6 75 0 10 0 138
2020 41 1 0 5 77 0 4 0 128
2021 40 1 0 6 79 0 3 0 129
2022 45 1 0 6 80 0 4 0 136
2023 43 1 0 4 86 0 7 0 141
2024 42 1 0 8 75 0 9 0 135

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St Ignatius High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 158 18.0 8.7 27.8
1991 152 10.9 13.9 42.8
1992 158 11.0 14.3 36.1
1993 176 13.6 12.9 39.8
1994 159 14.3 11.1 35.8
1995 163 14.1 11.6 48.5
1996 163 14.1 11.6 48.5
1997 168 13.4 12.5 41.1
1998 161 12.0 13.4 28
1999 171 13.4 12.8 28.7
2000 170 14.5 11.7 34.7
2001 175 15.4 11.4 38.9
2002 181 15.2 11.9 55.8
2003 181 15.2 11.9 55.8
2004 186 15.5 12.0 59.7
2005 179 14.6 12.3 53.1
2006 166 14.4 11.5 48.8
2007 151 15.3 9.9 47
2008 147 13.4 11.0 50.3
2009 148 13.0 11.4 50
2010 155 13.7 11.2 56.8
2011 153 13.1 11.6 46.4
2012 150 12.7 11.7 44
2013 126 13.7 9.1 57.9
2014 128 13.5 9.4 61.7
2015 122 14.0 8.7 62.3
2016 139 12.0 11.5 56.8
2017 139 12.0 11.5 54.7
2018 138 12.4 11.0 58.7
2019 138 12.5 10.9 39.9
2020 128 11.9 10.7 82.8
2021 129 12.7 10.1 n/a
2022 136 12.0 11.2 n/a
2023 141 13.4 10.5 n/a
2024 135 12.3 10.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St Ignatius High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 158 18.0 8.7 27.8
1991 152 10.9 13.9 42.8
1992 158 11.0 14.3 36.1
1993 176 13.6 12.9 39.8
1994 159 14.3 11.1 35.8
1995 163 14.1 11.6 48.5
1996 163 14.1 11.6 48.5
1997 168 13.4 12.5 41.1
1998 161 12.0 13.4 28
1999 171 13.4 12.8 28.7
2000 170 14.5 11.7 34.7
2001 175 15.4 11.4 38.9
2002 181 15.2 11.9 55.8
2003 181 15.2 11.9 55.8
2004 186 15.5 12.0 59.7
2005 179 14.6 12.3 53.1
2006 166 14.4 11.5 48.8
2007 151 15.3 9.9 47
2008 147 13.4 11.0 50.3
2009 148 13.0 11.4 50
2010 155 13.7 11.2 56.8
2011 153 13.1 11.6 46.4
2012 150 12.7 11.7 44
2013 126 13.7 9.1 57.9
2014 128 13.5 9.4 61.7
2015 122 14.0 8.7 62.3
2016 139 12.0 11.5 56.8
2017 139 12.0 11.5 54.7
2018 138 12.4 11.0 58.7
2019 138 12.5 10.9 39.9
2020 128 11.9 10.7 82.8
2021 129 12.7 10.1 n/a
2022 136 12.0 11.2 n/a
2023 141 13.4 10.5 n/a
2024 135 12.3 10.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St Ignatius High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,492
2021 $18,884
2022 $18,358
2023 $17,266

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St Ignatius High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 119 High schoolsRanks 69th of 124 High schools
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students138141
 2.2%
African American21
 50%
American Indian7586
 14.7%
Asian00
Hispanic64
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White4543
 4.4%
Two or More Races107
 30%


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St Ignatius High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : St Ignatius Elementary School
Middle : St Ignatius Middle School

St Ignatius High School ranks 69th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at St Ignatius High School are 56% American Indian, 31% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 135 students attended St Ignatius High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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