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Plentywood High School

Summary:

Plentywood High School is a public high school serving 114 students in grades 9-12 in Plentywood, Montana. The school is part of the Plentywood K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 132 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Plentywood High School has shown a mixed performance. While the school excels in reading proficiency, with 65.52% of students meeting standards compared to the state average of 46.03%, it lags behind in mathematics (31.03% vs. 36.59%) and science (27.59% vs. 37.03%). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, currently standing at 42nd out of 124 high schools in Montana. Plentywood High School has a predominantly white student population, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8 to 12.9.

Compared to the nearby Medicine Lake High School, which has a much smaller enrollment of 24 students and a lower student-teacher ratio of 4.4, Plentywood High School appears to have a stronger academic performance, despite having lower spending per student ($12,001 vs. $19,972). However, the school's fluctuating statewide ranking suggests that its competitiveness among other Montana high schools has been variable, and further investigation into the factors contributing to these changes would be valuable for parents considering the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 East Laurel Avenue
       Plentywood, MT  59254

(406) 765-1803

District: Plentywood K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,664 Help


Feeder schools for Plentywood High School:

Elementary:    Plentywood School
Middle:    Plentywood 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  102

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Plentywood High School ranks better than 66.1% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plentywood High School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plentywood High School is $15,664.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Plentywood High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Plentywood High School 42nd of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Plentywood High School in the ranking list.)

Plentywood K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Plentywood K-12 Schools 132nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plentywood High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.49 32nd 137 76.6%
2005 60.59 67th 142 52.8%
2006 80.16 22nd 138 84.1%
2007 58.52 68th 136 50.0%
2008 75.14 22nd 139 84.2%
2009 56.80 62nd 135 54.1%
2010 81.71 12th 135 91.1%
2011 76.22 17th 122 86.1%
2012 58.61 55th 129 57.4%
2013 79.99 15th 128 88.3%
2015 73.42 19th 92 79.3%
2016 54.48 52nd 113 54.0%
2017 43.47 64th 111 42.3%
2018 74.20 24th 119 79.8%
2019 52.35 52nd 119 56.3%
2021 43.99 68th 138 50.7%
2022 53.19 16th 114 86.0%
2023 53.59 42nd 124 66.1%
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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 Plentywood 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 153 153
1991 135 0 4 2 7 n/a n/a 0 148
1992 151 0 2 2 9 n/a n/a 0 164
1993 153 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1994 154 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1995 159 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 165
1996 159 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 165
1997 156 0 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 167
1998 163 1 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 174
1999 166 1 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 177
2000 151 1 2 3 6 n/a n/a 0 163
2001 156 1 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 164
2002 152 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 160
2003 152 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 160
2004 143 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 149
2005 142 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 147
2006 131 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 137
2007 139 1 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 150
2008 110 1 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 124
2009 110 0 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 121
2010 111 0 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 123
2011 117 1 1 4 1 1 1 0 126
2012 115 1 1 3 1 1 0 0 122
2013 114 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 119
2014 114 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 120
2015 95 2 0 6 3 0 0 0 106
2016 101 1 0 7 3 0 0 0 112
2017 90 1 0 7 2 2 0 0 102
2018 75 1 2 7 1 0 0 0 86
2019 86 1 2 6 1 0 0 0 96
2020 92 0 1 8 0 0 1 0 102
2021 97 0 2 7 0 0 2 0 108
2022 98 2 2 9 0 0 4 0 115
2023 102 0 1 8 0 0 3 0 114
2024 90 1 2 5 0 0 4 0 102

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 Plentywood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 153 10.8 14.1 13.1
1991 148 9.6 15.4 9.5
1992 164 10.2 16.0 7.9
1993 154 13.1 11.8 4.5
1994 156 12.1 12.9 6.4
1995 165 13.4 12.3 10.3
1996 165 13.4 12.3 10.3
1997 167 12.8 13.0 12.6
1998 174 13.1 13.3 10.9
1999 177 13.0 13.6 22
2000 163 13.0 12.5 20.2
2001 164 12.9 12.7 22
2002 160 13.4 11.9 25
2003 160 13.4 11.9 25
2004 149 12.9 11.6 26.2
2005 147 12.8 11.5 29.9
2006 137 12.9 10.6 33.6
2007 150 13.4 11.2 38.7
2008 124 12.0 10.3 31.5
2009 121 12.6 9.6 29.8
2010 123 13.0 9.4 30.9
2011 126 13.3 9.4 31.7
2012 122 12.7 9.6 14.8
2013 119 12.9 9.1 16
2014 120 11.2 10.6 8.3
2015 106 11.0 9.6 24.5
2016 112 11.0 10.1 24.1
2017 102 8.6 11.8 31.4
2018 86 8.1 10.5 33.7
2019 96 8.6 11.0 28.1
2020 102 8.9 11.4 32.4
2021 108 8.7 12.3 n/a
2022 115 8.8 12.9 n/a
2023 114 9.6 11.8 n/a
2024 102 8.8 11.5 38.2

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 Plentywood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 153 10.8 14.1 13.1
1991 148 9.6 15.4 9.5
1992 164 10.2 16.0 7.9
1993 154 13.1 11.8 4.5
1994 156 12.1 12.9 6.4
1995 165 13.4 12.3 10.3
1996 165 13.4 12.3 10.3
1997 167 12.8 13.0 12.6
1998 174 13.1 13.3 10.9
1999 177 13.0 13.6 22
2000 163 13.0 12.5 20.2
2001 164 12.9 12.7 22
2002 160 13.4 11.9 25
2003 160 13.4 11.9 25
2004 149 12.9 11.6 26.2
2005 147 12.8 11.5 29.9
2006 137 12.9 10.6 33.6
2007 150 13.4 11.2 38.7
2008 124 12.0 10.3 31.5
2009 121 12.6 9.6 29.8
2010 123 13.0 9.4 30.9
2011 126 13.3 9.4 31.7
2012 122 12.7 9.6 14.8
2013 119 12.9 9.1 16
2014 120 11.2 10.6 8.3
2015 106 11.0 9.6 24.5
2016 112 11.0 10.1 24.1
2017 102 8.6 11.8 31.4
2018 86 8.1 10.5 33.7
2019 96 8.6 11.0 28.1
2020 102 8.9 11.4 32.4
2021 108 8.7 12.3 n/a
2022 115 8.8 12.9 n/a
2023 114 9.6 11.8 n/a
2024 102 8.8 11.5 38.2

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 Plentywood High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,001
2021 $15,518
2022 $15,288
2023 $15,664

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Plentywood High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 52nd of 119 High schoolsRanks 42nd of 124 High schools
 9.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students96114
 18.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White86102
 18.6%
Two or More Races03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plentywood High School

Students at Plentywood High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Plentywood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Plentywood School
Middle : Plentywood 7-8

Plentywood High School ranks 42nd of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 102 students attended Plentywood 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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