Fort Benton High School is a high school in Fort Benton, Montana. The district serves students living in Fort Benton, Loma, and Carter, with total population nearing 2,000 people. The sports teams are called the Fort Benton Longhorns.
Serving 112 students in grades 9-12, Fort Benton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Benton High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Fort Benton, MT, encompassing approximately 1,261.5 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 18.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 40.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Benton High School's student population of 112 students has grown by 20% 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
112 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 ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Motto
Winning isn't getting ahead of others. It's getting ahead of yourself.
School Rankings
Fort Benton 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 Fort Benton High School is 0.20, 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
#409 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
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 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)15.2%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Gold
School Mascot
Longhorns
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Benton High School's ranking?
Fort Benton High School is ranked #409 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?
40-59% 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 Fort Benton High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Benton High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Fort Benton High School?
112 students attend Fort Benton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fort Benton High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Benton High School?
Fort Benton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fort Benton High School offer ?
Fort Benton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fort Benton High School part of?
Fort Benton High School is part of Fort Benton High School District.
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