Top Rankings
Cut Bank High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 183 students in Cut Bank High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Cut Bank High School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
183 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cut Bank High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.40
% American Indian
33%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
47%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,339 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,891 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,339
$15,490
Spending / Student
$20,891
$15,580
Best Cut Bank High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cut Bank High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 3rd Ave Se
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5629
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5629
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cut Bank High School District?
Cut Bank High School District manages 1 public schools serving 183 students.
What is the rank of Cut Bank High School District?
Cut Bank High School District is ranked #312 out of 335 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cut Bank High School District?
47% of Cut Bank High School District students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cut Bank High School District?
Cut Bank High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Cut Bank High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,891 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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