Enrollment
25
High
DISTRICT 29 · STATE 238
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MEDICINE LAKE K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 301817000552
Medicine Lake High School
311 Young St, Medicine Lake, MT 59247 · (406) 789-2211 · Sheridan County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL25 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.2:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
11 students
DISTRICT 43% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 5 | 20% |
| Grade 10 | 9 | 36% |
| Grade 11 | 4 | 16% |
| Grade 12 | 7 | 28% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Medicine Lake K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)Math
48.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Montana average is about 36 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Medicine Lake High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 25 | #152 of 180 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
25
+2 (+9%) vs 2020
-66% since 1990-91, when it was 73
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
was 4.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 25 | 4.2 | 6.0:1 | 44% (11) |
| 2023-24 | 22 | 4.2 | 5.2:1 | 18% (4) |
| 2022-23 | 24 | 5.4 | 4.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 23 | 5 | 4.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 4.9 | 4.3:1 | 43% (9) |
| 2015-16 | 25 | 6 | 4.2:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 34 | 5 | 6.8:1 | 41% (14) |
| 2000-01 | 57 | 7 | 8.1:1 | 11% (6) |
| 1990-91 | 73 | 6 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Medicine Lake High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 19% (21 to 25); teachers down 14% (4.9 to 4.2).
About Medicine Lake High School
Medicine Lake High School is a very small high school in Medicine Lake, Montana, (ZIP code 59247). Its enrollment is 25 students, spread over grades 9 through 12. Across high schools in Montana, the average enrollment is about 238.
Medicine Lake High School is one of 3 schools in Medicine Lake K-12 Schools, which enrolls 88 students in total.
Roughly 88% of students at Medicine Lake High School are White. Other groups include 12% Hispanic. Sheridan County residents are about 91% White, a similar share.
Medicine Lake High School lists 4.2 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 6.0 students per teacher. The gap from the 11.3:1 average for high schools in Montana is 5.4 students per teacher. About 44% of students at Medicine Lake High School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In the wider Sheridan County area, median household income comes to about $70,147, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Sheridan County counts 9 public schools with about 486 students.
Medicine Lake High School's closest public school neighbor is Medicine Lake 7-8, less than a tenth of a mile away. The five-mile area around Medicine Lake High School holds 2 other public schools.
Medicine Lake High School is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
Enrollment was 25 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 23. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 4.6:1 to 6.0:1.
Medicine Lake High School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Sheridan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,669
Census ACS
Median income
$70,147
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
486 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Medicine Lake K-12 Schools
- Medicine Lake SchoolElementary · 47 students
- Medicine Lake 7-8Middle · 16 students
Other schools in Medicine Lake
- Medicine Lake SchoolElementary · 47 students
- Medicine Lake 7-8Middle · 16 students
Nearby schools
- Medicine Lake 7-80.0 mi · 16
- Medicine Lake School0.0 mi · 47
- Froid Elementary School11.6 mi · 48
- Froid High School11.6 mi · 40
- Froid 7-811.6 mi · 13
- Plentywood High School19.1 mi · 101
Frequently asked questions
About Medicine Lake High SchoolHow large is Medicine Lake High School?
Medicine Lake High School enrolls approximately 25 students in grades 09-12.
Is Medicine Lake High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Medicine Lake High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Medicine Lake High School have?
Medicine Lake High School employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Medicine Lake High School?
At Medicine Lake High School, the student body is approximately 88% White, 12% Hispanic.
Is Medicine Lake High School public or private?
Medicine Lake High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Medicine Lake K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.