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Shields Valley High Schl

405 1st St East, Clyde Park, MT 59018 · (406) 686-4621 · Park County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL59 STUDENTS
Enrollment
59
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
7 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
23 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
12
Grade 10
17
Grade 11
16
Grade 12
14
Student demographics
White
5593%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
35%
STATE 7%
Pacific Islander
12%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
3661%
Female
2339%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
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
59
0 (0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
was 7.8:1
% White
93%
was 90%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Shields Valley High Schl

As a very small senior high in Clyde Park, Montana, Shields Valley High Schl instructs 59 students from grades 9 through 12, operated by Shields Valley H S. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 238 students each, so Shields Valley High Schl sits 75% leaner than that benchmark.

Shields Valley High Schl sits inside Shields Valley H S, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

On the student-mix side, Shields Valley High Schl shows that 93% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school shows 5% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 8.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Shields Valley High Schl tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 39% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Park County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $70,047 per year, about 40% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Shields Valley High Schl is one of 15 public schools in Park County (combined enrollment of about 1,656 students).

The closest other public school is Shields Valley 7-8, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 2 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Over the past 7-year window. Shields Valley High Schl's enrollment has held roughly steady since 2018, when it stood at 59 (now 59). Class-load math has loosened: from 7.8:1 in 2018 to 8.8:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Shields Valley High Schl typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Park County at a glance

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Population
17,710
Census ACS
Median income
$70,047
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,656 students

Quick facts

School name
Shields Valley High Schl
District
Shields Valley H S
Address
405 1st St East, Clyde Park, MT 59018
Phone
(406) 686-4621
County
Park County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
59
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
23 (39%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
300093301026
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Shields Valley High Schl
What is the total enrollment at Shields Valley High Schl?
Shields Valley High Schl enrolls approximately 59 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Shields Valley High Schl serve?
Shields Valley High Schl serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shields Valley High Schl?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Shields Valley High Schl is approximately 8.8:1 (7 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Shields Valley High Schl?
At Shields Valley High Schl, the student body is approximately 93% White, 5% Hispanic.
Who oversees Shields Valley High Schl?
Shields Valley High Schl is overseen by Shields Valley H S in Park County.
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