Top 5 Best Missoula County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,324 students in Missoula County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Missoula County, MT are Hellgate High School, Sentinel High School and Frenchtown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missoula County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Missoula County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.
Missoula County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frenchtown High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Missoula County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hellgate High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
925 Gerald Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402
Grades: 9-12
| 1,263 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sentinel High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2403
Grades: 9-12
| 1,318 students
Rank: #33.
Frenchtown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17620 Frontage Road
Frenchtown, MT 59834
(406) 626-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Seeley-swan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
456 Airport Road
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 677-2224
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
Big Sky High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
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Missoula County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
32 Campus Drive Room 315
Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 203-1812
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
215 South 6th West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4050
Grades: K-3
| 232 students
Powell Ranger Station
Lolo, MT 59847
(208) 942-3161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
215 South 6th West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4065
Grades: 4-5
| 133 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Missoula County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Missoula County, MT include Hellgate High School, Sentinel High School and Frenchtown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Missoula County, MT?
5 public high schools are located in Missoula County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Missoula County, MT?
Missoula County, MT public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).

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