Serving 113 students in grades 9-12, Lone Peak High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lone Peak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lone Peak High School's student population of 113 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Lone Peak High School ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lone Peak High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lone Peak High School's ranking?
Lone Peak High School is ranked #77 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Lone Peak High School often compared to?
Lone Peak High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bozeman High School, Belgrade High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lone Peak High School?
The graduation rate of Lone Peak High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lone Peak High School?
113 students attend Lone Peak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lone Peak High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lone Peak High School?
Lone Peak High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lone Peak High School offer ?
Lone Peak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lone Peak High School part of?
Lone Peak High School is part of Big Sky School K-12 School District.
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