C
Below Average
52/100

Lima High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1 North Harrison, Lima, MT 59739
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 24th percentile in Montana
Graduation
C
75% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
18
Students
enrolled
4.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%24/100reading 17th percentile, math 32nd percentile among Montana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%36/10075% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −33 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−14 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate75% (−8 pts vs. state avg 83%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1 North Harrison
City Lima
ZIP Code 59739
District 3016710
NCES School ID 301671000520
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59739

Understanding the community around Lima High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,094
Per Capita Income $31,529
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%
High School or Higher 98.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $171,300
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 88.8%
Renter-Occupied 11.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lima High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.9%
Asian 11.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 18
Teachers (FTE) 4.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 4.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lima High School?
Lima High School has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lima High School?
Lima High School has 18 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.4:1.
What grades does Lima High School serve?
Lima High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lima High School receive per student?
Lima High School receives $27,746 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lima High School in 59739 ▼
Avg Home Value
$276,604
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+7.5%
% Renters
11.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026