Fergus High School
Tel:
(406)535-2321
- Fergus High School serves 352 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 21%.
Top Placements
Fergus High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fergus High School's student population of 352 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 352 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fergus High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fergus High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 95% | 79% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fergus H S School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fergus High School is Denton High School (30.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lewistown 7-8 (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lewis & Clark School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lewistown Lewis & Clark School Grades: 5-6 | 175 students
0.3 miles
212 Crystal Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406)535-2811 0.3 5-6 175 - Lewistown Lewistown 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 173 students
0.5 miles
914 West Main
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406)535-5419 0.5 7-8 173 - Lewistown Garfield School Grades: PK-1 | 224 students
0.9 miles
415 East Boulevard
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406)535-2366 0.9 PK-1 224 - Lewistown Highland Park School Grades: 2-4 | 264 students
1.0 miles
1312 7th Avenue North
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406)535-2555 1.0 2-4 264 - Lewistown King Colony School Grades: PK-8 | 8 students
9.6 miles
2370 King Colony Rd
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406)538-9702 9.6 PK-8 8
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