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Cascade High School

321 Central Ave W, Cascade, MT 59421 · (406) 468-2267 · Cascade County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL111 STUDENTS
Enrollment
111
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
35 students
STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
26
Grade 10
29
Grade 11
28
Grade 12
28
Student demographics
White
94%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
3%
STATE 7%
Two+
2%
STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
53%
Female
47%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
48.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
48.0%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
111
+22 (+25%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 9.3:1
% White
94%
was 89%
% Hispanic
3%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cascade High School

As a close-knit 9-12 campus in Cascade, Montana, Cascade High School enrolls 111 students from grades 9 through 12, run under Cascade H S. Compared to the state average of about 238 students per school, that is 53% below typical.

Cascade High School is a school of Cascade H S, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

On demographics, Cascade High School reports that nearly all students (94%) are White; the rest reads as 3% Hispanic. That is noticeably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 84%.

In terms of school funding signals, Cascade High School shows 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Cascade High School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 32% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is below Cascade County's rate of about 54%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Cascade County) reports that median household earnings sit near $67,690, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Cascade County runs 45 public schools (combined enrollment of about 11,577 students), of which Cascade High School is one.

Cascade School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Cascade High School operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 25%: 89 students in 2018 compared to 111 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 89% to 94% across the same window. Class-load math has widened: from 9.3:1 in 2018 to 14.3:1 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Cascade County at a glance

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Population
84,606
Census ACS
Median income
$67,690
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
11,577 students

Quick facts

School name
Cascade High School
District
Cascade H S
Address
321 Central Ave W, Cascade, MT 59421
Phone
(406) 468-2267
County
Cascade County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
111
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
35 (32%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
300591000170
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Cascade High School
How large is Cascade High School?
Cascade High School enrolls approximately 111 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Cascade High School serve?
Cascade High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Cascade High School is approximately 14.3:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Cascade High School?
At Cascade High School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Is Cascade High School public or private?
Cascade High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Cascade H S.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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