Big Sky High School vs Sentinel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Montana, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sky High School
Missoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
Sentinel High School
Missoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,365 students
| Measure | Big Sky High School Missoula, Montana | Sentinel High School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 108 | #21 of 108 |
| National rank | #9705 of 16,910 | #5963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,148 | 1,365 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 1,365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sentinel High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 44.9).
- •Sentinel High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Sentinel High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Sentinel High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 36.4%).
- •Big Sky High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.6).
- •Sentinel High School is the larger school with 1,365 students compared with 1,148.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Sky High School better than Sentinel High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sentinel High School ranks higher (59.4 vs 44.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Sky High School and Sentinel High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sky High School: 1,148. Sentinel High School: 1,365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sky High School and Sentinel High School rank in Montana?
Big Sky High School is 48th of 108 and Sentinel High School is 21st of 108 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).