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Shelby High School

Summary:

Shelby High School is a public high school in Shelby, Montana, serving around 120 students in grades 9-12. The school's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, has been consistently below the state averages in Mathematics, Reading, and Science, with only 15% of students proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state average of 36.59% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Shelby High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from as high as 26th out of 111 Montana high schools in 2016-2017 to as low as 119th out of 129 in 2011-2012. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 0 stars out of 5 in 2011-2012 to 4 stars out of 5 in 2016-2017 and 2020-2021. In recent years, Shelby High School has been ranked in the bottom quarter of Montana high schools and has a 1-star rating, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $16,839 for the 2018-2019 school year, its academic performance remains significantly below the state average. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, may be contributing to the school's academic challenges. However, the school's past performance, with a 4-star rating in 2016-2017 and 2020-2021, indicates that Shelby High School has the potential to improve its academic outcomes with the right strategies and support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1001 Valley Street
       Shelby, MT  59474

(406) 424-8910

District: Shelby High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,853 Help


Feeder schools for Shelby High School:

Elementary:    Cam Rose School
    Galata School
    Shelby Elementary School
Middle:    Shelby 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  129

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.0%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shelby High School ranks worse than 84.7% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shelby High School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shelby High School is $24,853.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Shelby High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Shelby High School 105th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Shelby High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Shelby High School 256th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shelby High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.99 90th 137 34.3%
2005 73.30 33rd 142 76.8%
2006 56.51 68th 138 50.7%
2007 33.59 107th 136 21.3%
2008 40.01 99th 139 28.8%
2009 57.88 56th 135 58.5%
2010 67.51 44th 135 67.4%
2011 63.50 50th 122 59.0%
2012 15.00 119th 129 7.8%
2013 33.12 108th 128 15.6%
2016 46.11 68th 113 39.8%
2017 69.39 26th 111 76.6%
2018 39.17 79th 119 33.6%
2019 36.97 80th 119 32.8%
2021 58.89 36th 138 73.9%
2022 5.38 103rd 114 9.6%
2023 17.41 105th 124 15.3%
See the entire list of Montana High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Shelby 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 186 186
1991 183 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 192
1992 194 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 203
1993 202 0 2 2 8 n/a n/a 0 214
1994 235 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 240
1995 223 0 3 1 7 n/a n/a 0 234
1996 223 0 3 1 7 n/a n/a 0 234
1997 214 0 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 224
1998 227 0 2 2 6 n/a n/a 0 237
1999 236 0 1 1 8 n/a n/a 0 246
2000 232 0 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 241
2001 218 0 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 227
2002 193 0 3 2 6 n/a n/a 0 204
2003 193 0 3 2 6 n/a n/a 0 204
2004 186 0 2 0 7 n/a n/a 0 195
2005 181 0 4 2 6 n/a n/a 0 193
2006 162 2 4 3 9 n/a n/a 0 180
2007 169 2 5 7 7 n/a n/a 0 190
2008 170 0 5 2 6 n/a n/a 0 183
2009 171 0 7 3 6 n/a n/a 0 187
2010 175 0 3 2 7 n/a n/a 0 187
2011 137 0 2 6 8 0 0 0 153
2012 137 0 2 9 7 0 3 0 158
2013 125 1 1 6 7 0 5 0 145
2014 114 0 0 7 7 0 5 0 133
2015 134 0 0 3 8 0 4 0 149
2016 109 0 0 5 5 0 4 0 123
2017 109 0 0 3 5 0 1 0 118
2018 103 0 0 4 9 0 3 0 119
2019 96 0 0 6 9 0 4 0 115
2020 103 0 0 7 8 0 7 0 125
2021 82 0 0 8 9 0 5 0 104
2022 80 1 1 11 9 0 10 0 112
2023 88 1 1 11 10 0 9 0 120
2024 98 1 1 13 7 0 9 0 129

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 Shelby High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 186 18.3 10.1 17.2
1991 192 17.6 10.9 9.4
1992 203 17.0 11.9 9.9
1993 214 16.9 12.7 11.2
1994 240 16.9 14.2 7.9
1995 234 16.9 13.8 7.3
1996 234 16.9 13.8 7.3
1997 224 16.9 13.3 7.1
1998 237 16.9 14.0 9.3
1999 246 17.0 14.5 17.5
2000 241 18.0 13.4 17
2001 227 17.9 12.7 17.2
2002 204 15.0 13.6 16.7
2003 204 15.0 13.6 16.7
2004 195 14.7 13.3 17.9
2005 193 14.7 13.1 17.1
2006 180 15.4 11.7 26.1
2007 190 14.7 12.9 23.7
2008 183 13.7 13.4 25.7
2009 187 13.5 13.9 27.3
2010 187 14.2 13.1 27.8
2011 153 14.0 10.8 28.1
2012 158 14.2 11.0 37.3
2013 145 13.6 10.5 40.7
2014 133 14.9 8.8 33.8
2015 149 14.0 10.6 25.5
2016 123 12.0 10.2 29.3
2017 118 12.3 9.5 31.4
2018 119 11.5 10.3 27.7
2019 115 11.1 10.3 32.2
2020 125 10.6 11.6 38.4
2021 104 11.0 9.4 n/a
2022 112 11.4 9.7 n/a
2023 120 13.1 9.1 n/a
2024 129 13.5 9.5 61.2

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 Shelby High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 186 18.3 10.1 17.2
1991 192 17.6 10.9 9.4
1992 203 17.0 11.9 9.9
1993 214 16.9 12.7 11.2
1994 240 16.9 14.2 7.9
1995 234 16.9 13.8 7.3
1996 234 16.9 13.8 7.3
1997 224 16.9 13.3 7.1
1998 237 16.9 14.0 9.3
1999 246 17.0 14.5 17.5
2000 241 18.0 13.4 17
2001 227 17.9 12.7 17.2
2002 204 15.0 13.6 16.7
2003 204 15.0 13.6 16.7
2004 195 14.7 13.3 17.9
2005 193 14.7 13.1 17.1
2006 180 15.4 11.7 26.1
2007 190 14.7 12.9 23.7
2008 183 13.7 13.4 25.7
2009 187 13.5 13.9 27.3
2010 187 14.2 13.1 27.8
2011 153 14.0 10.8 28.1
2012 158 14.2 11.0 37.3
2013 145 13.6 10.5 40.7
2014 133 14.9 8.8 33.8
2015 149 14.0 10.6 25.5
2016 123 12.0 10.2 29.3
2017 118 12.3 9.5 31.4
2018 119 11.5 10.3 27.7
2019 115 11.1 10.3 32.2
2020 125 10.6 11.6 38.4
2021 104 11.0 9.4 n/a
2022 112 11.4 9.7 n/a
2023 120 13.1 9.1 n/a
2024 129 13.5 9.5 61.2

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 Shelby High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,839
2021 $24,588
2022 $21,844
2023 $24,853

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shelby 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 80th of 119 High schoolsRanks 105th of 124 High schools
 17.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students115120
 4.3%
African American01
American Indian910
 11.1%
Asian01
Hispanic611
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White9688
 8.3%
Two or More Races49
 125%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shelby High School

Shelby High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cam Rose School
Elementary : Galata School
Elementary : Shelby Elementary School
Middle : Shelby 7-8

Students at Shelby High School are 76% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% American Indian.

Shelby High School ranks in the bottom 15.3% of Montana high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 129 students attended Shelby 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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