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Sentinel High School

901 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,378 students in grades 9-12, Sentinel High School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90% (Top 20% in MT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sentinel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sentinel High School's student population of 1,378 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,378 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sentinel High School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sentinel High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#312 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sentinel High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sentinel High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sentinel High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sentinel High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sentinel High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sentinel High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sentinel High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sentinel High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sentinel High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sentinel High School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sentinel High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sentinel High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Sentinel High School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sentinel High School and public school graduation rate of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sentinel High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sentinel High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sentinel High School's ranking?
Sentinel High School is ranked #312 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Sentinel High School often compared to?
Sentinel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hellgate High School, Big Sky High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sentinel High School?
The graduation rate of Sentinel High School is 90%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sentinel High School?
1,378 students attend Sentinel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sentinel High School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sentinel High School?
Sentinel High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sentinel High School offer ?
Sentinel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sentinel High School part of?
Sentinel High School is part of Missoula High School District.
In what neighborhood is Sentinel High School located?
Sentinel High School is located in the Lewis And Clark neighborhood of Missoula, MT. There are 1 other public schools located in Lewis And Clark.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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