Serving 196 students in grades 9-12, Broadwater 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Broadwater High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Townsend, MT, covering approximately 1,189.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 22.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 31.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Broadwater High School's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Inspire, We Lead, We Excel!
School Rankings
Broadwater 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 Broadwater High School is 0.26, 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
#567 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broadwater High School's ranking?
Broadwater High School is ranked #567 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Broadwater High School?
The graduation rate of Broadwater High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Broadwater High School?
196 students attend Broadwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Broadwater High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Broadwater High School?
Broadwater High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Broadwater High School offer ?
Broadwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Broadwater High School part of?
Broadwater High School is part of Townsend K-12 Schools.
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