Serving 15 students in grades 9-12, Westby High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Westby High School's student population of 15 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westby High School is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
10%
Hispanic
13%
7%
White
80%
76%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westby High School?
The graduation rate of Westby High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Westby High School?
15 students attend Westby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Westby High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westby High School?
Westby High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westby High School offer ?
Westby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westby High School part of?
Westby High School is part of Westby K-12 Schools.
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