Serving 16 students in grades 9-12, Denton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Denton High School's attendance zone covers the entire Denton, MT school district, encompassing approximately 577.1 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 16.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 31 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denton High School's student population of 16 students has grown by 128% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
16 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denton High School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denton High School?
The graduation rate of Denton High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Denton High School?
16 students attend Denton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Denton High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denton High School?
Denton High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Denton High School offer ?
Denton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Denton High School part of?
Denton High School is part of Denton High School District.
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