Serving 336 students in grades 9-12, Dawson 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 50% in MT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Dawson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dawson High School is 0.17, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dawson High School?
The graduation rate of Dawson High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Dawson High School?
336 students attend Dawson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dawson High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dawson High School?
Dawson High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dawson High School offer ?
Dawson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dawson High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
