Serving 958 students in grades 9-12, Belgrade High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 958 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 20% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belgrade High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Belgrade High School's student population of 958 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
958 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belgrade High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belgrade High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belgrade High School's ranking?
Belgrade High School is ranked #506 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Belgrade High School often compared to?
Belgrade High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bozeman High School, Manhattan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belgrade High School?
The graduation rate of Belgrade High School is 88%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Belgrade High School?
958 students attend Belgrade High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Belgrade High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belgrade High School?
Belgrade High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belgrade High School offer ?
Belgrade High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belgrade High School part of?
Belgrade High School is part of Belgrade High School District.
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