Red Lodge High School

Summary:

Red Lodge High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Red Lodge, Montana, with a total enrollment of 176 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Red Lodge High School District, which is ranked 93 out of 300 districts in Montana and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Red Lodge High School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in reading (69.23% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average (46.03%). However, the school's performance in mathematics (26.83% proficient or better in 2022-2023) is lower than the state average (36.59%). The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Montana high schools for several years, and ranking 39 out of 124 high schools in the state in the 2022-2023 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to the nearby Bridger High School and Roberts High School, Red Lodge High School has a higher statewide ranking, better academic performance in reading and science, and a lower student-teacher ratio.

However, the racial composition of Red Lodge High School has become less diverse over the past few years, with the percentage of white students increasing from 88.65% in 2020-2021 to 87.5% in 2022-2023. This trend is in contrast to the nearby Bridger High School and Roberts High School, which have a more diverse student population. Additionally, the school's academic performance in mathematics has fluctuated, with the percentage of students proficient or better decreasing from 46.67% in 2020-2021 to 26.83% in 2022-2023. These trends warrant further investigation and potential interventions to ensure continued success for all students at Red Lodge High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 800 N. Chambers Ave.
       Red Lodge, MT  59068


(406) 446-1903

District: Red Lodge High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,547 Help


Feeder schools for Red Lodge High School:

Elementary:    Luther School
    Mountain View School
Middle:    Roosevelt Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  176

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
6.3%
American Indian:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Red Lodge High School ranks better than 68.5% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (6.3%), American Indian (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Lodge High School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Lodge High School is $16,547.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Red Lodge High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Red Lodge High School 39th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Red Lodge High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Red Lodge High School 93rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Red Lodge High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.90 39th 137 71.5%
2005 69.74 41st 142 71.1%
2006 57.85 64th 138 53.6%
2007 68.20 39th 136 71.3%
2008 79.83 19th 139 86.3%
2009 56.34 63rd 135 53.3%
2010 84.31 9th 135 93.3%
2011 73.84 24th 122 80.3%
2012 77.02 24th 129 81.4%
2013 88.72 5th 128 96.1%
2015 78.60 13th 92 85.9%
2016 81.45 15th 113 86.7%
2017 63.84 33rd 111 70.3%
2018 76.39 18th 119 84.9%
2019 73.51 23rd 119 80.7%
2021 71.84 17th 138 87.7%
2022 54.29 15th 114 86.8%
2023 54.22 39th 124 68.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Red Lodge 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 147 147
1991 149 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 153
1992 172 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 170 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 174
1994 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1995 212 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 213
1996 212 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 213
1997 208 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 214
1998 200 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 203
1999 201 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2000 195 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2001 189 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2002 167 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2003 167 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2004 152 2 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 162
2005 159 3 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 169
2006 161 2 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 171
2007 190 2 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 200
2008 177 1 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 187
2009 174 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 179
2010 159 1 4 3 5 n/a n/a 0 172
2011 151 0 2 5 4 1 1 0 164
2012 159 1 2 6 5 0 0 0 173
2013 161 0 2 10 3 0 5 0 181
2014 159 0 2 5 4 0 3 0 173
2015 154 0 1 3 3 0 4 0 165
2016 146 0 1 4 4 0 2 0 157
2017 149 0 2 5 4 0 0 0 160
2018 148 2 1 5 3 0 2 0 161
2019 162 2 2 7 5 1 3 0 182
2020 168 1 5 7 4 1 5 0 191
2021 164 1 3 7 6 0 4 0 185
2022 162 0 5 6 4 0 3 0 180
2023 154 0 4 8 6 0 4 0 176
2024 156 0 3 11 4 0 2 0 176

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 Red Lodge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 147 12.4 11.8 23.1
1991 153 10.7 14.2 12.4
1992 178 10.2 17.4 15.7
1993 174 12.4 14.0 18.4
1994 190 10.1 18.8 9.5
1995 213 12.4 17.2 8.9
1996 213 12.4 17.2 8.9
1997 214 12.5 17.1 9.8
1998 203 12.5 16.2 4.4
1999 203 12.5 16.2 6.4
2000 199 12.3 16.2 13.1
2001 191 7.0 27.3 15.7
2002 174 13.7 12.7 17.2
2003 174 13.7 12.7 17.2
2004 162 13.8 11.7 17.3
2005 169 14.1 12.0 17.8
2006 171 13.5 12.7 14.6
2007 200 13.9 14.4 16
2008 187 14.0 13.4 13.4
2009 179 13.9 12.9 12.8
2010 172 13.7 12.5 22.7
2011 164 13.3 12.2 20.1
2012 173 14.2 12.1 19.7
2013 181 13.7 13.1 21.5
2014 173 14.6 11.8 16.2
2015 165 14.0 11.7 20
2016 157 14.0 11.2 11.5
2017 160 14.1 11.3 24.4
2018 161 14.1 11.3 23
2019 182 14.5 12.5 24.7
2020 191 15.8 12.0 17.8
2021 185 16.8 10.9 n/a
2022 180 15.8 11.3 n/a
2023 176 17.1 10.2 n/a
2024 176 14.7 11.9 34.1

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 Red Lodge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 147 12.4 11.8 23.1
1991 153 10.7 14.2 12.4
1992 178 10.2 17.4 15.7
1993 174 12.4 14.0 18.4
1994 190 10.1 18.8 9.5
1995 213 12.4 17.2 8.9
1996 213 12.4 17.2 8.9
1997 214 12.5 17.1 9.8
1998 203 12.5 16.2 4.4
1999 203 12.5 16.2 6.4
2000 199 12.3 16.2 13.1
2001 191 7.0 27.3 15.7
2002 174 13.7 12.7 17.2
2003 174 13.7 12.7 17.2
2004 162 13.8 11.7 17.3
2005 169 14.1 12.0 17.8
2006 171 13.5 12.7 14.6
2007 200 13.9 14.4 16
2008 187 14.0 13.4 13.4
2009 179 13.9 12.9 12.8
2010 172 13.7 12.5 22.7
2011 164 13.3 12.2 20.1
2012 173 14.2 12.1 19.7
2013 181 13.7 13.1 21.5
2014 173 14.6 11.8 16.2
2015 165 14.0 11.7 20
2016 157 14.0 11.2 11.5
2017 160 14.1 11.3 24.4
2018 161 14.1 11.3 23
2019 182 14.5 12.5 24.7
2020 191 15.8 12.0 17.8
2021 185 16.8 10.9 n/a
2022 180 15.8 11.3 n/a
2023 176 17.1 10.2 n/a
2024 176 14.7 11.9 34.1

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 Red Lodge High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,752
2021 $13,997
2022 $15,890
2023 $16,547

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Lodge High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 119 High schoolsRanks 39th of 124 High schools
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students182176
 3.3%
African American20
 100%
American Indian56
 20%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White162154
 4.9%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Lodge High School

Red Lodge High School ranks 39th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Red Lodge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Luther School
Elementary : Mountain View School
Middle : Roosevelt Junior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 176 students attended Red Lodge High School.

Students at Red Lodge High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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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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