Plenty Coups High School District

1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Plenty Coups High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 64 students in Plenty Coups High School District.
Public School in Plenty Coups High School District have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public schools of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
64 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#266 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
<50%
35%
<50%
46%
<50%
37%
50%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.40
% American Indian
98%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
2%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,250 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,203 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,250
$15,490
Spending / Student
$26,203
$15,580

Best Plenty Coups High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plenty Coups High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Plenty Coups High School District?
Plenty Coups High School District manages 1 public schools serving 64 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Plenty Coups High School District?
98% of Plenty Coups High School District students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plenty Coups High School District?
Plenty Coups High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Plenty Coups High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,203 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 50%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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