Serving 129 students in grades 9-12, Shelby High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shelby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Shelby High School's student population of 129 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Rankings
Shelby High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelby High School is 0.41, which is more 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
#625 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Shelby High School's ranking?
Shelby High School is ranked #625 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Shelby High School often compared to?
Shelby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scobey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelby High School?
The graduation rate of Shelby High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Shelby High School?
129 students attend Shelby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Shelby High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelby High School?
Shelby High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shelby High School offer ?
Shelby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shelby High School part of?
Shelby High School is part of Shelby H S School District.
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