Serving 103 students in grades 9-12, Forsyth 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forsyth High School's attendance zone covers the entire Forsyth, MT school district, encompassing approximately 1,841.6 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 30.8 miles to the edge and a maximum distance of 64.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forsyth High School's student population of 103 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
103 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Provide • Prepare • Produce
School Rankings
Forsyth 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 Forsyth High School is 0.24, 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
#544 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Forsyth High School's ranking?
Forsyth High School is ranked #544 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Forsyth High School often compared to?
Forsyth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lame Deer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forsyth High School?
The graduation rate of Forsyth High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Forsyth High School?
103 students attend Forsyth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Forsyth High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forsyth High School?
Forsyth High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Forsyth High School offer ?
Forsyth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forsyth High School part of?
Forsyth High School is part of Forsyth High School District.
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