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 111 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). 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 14:1 is higher 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 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Benton High School's student population of 111 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1921
Colors
Red, Gold
School Rankings
Fort Benton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Benton 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
#602 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Longhorns
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Benton High School's ranking?
Fort Benton High School is ranked #602 out of 722 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 86%.
How many students attend Fort Benton High School?
111 students attend Fort Benton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fort Benton High School students are White, 5% 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 Fort Benton High School?
Fort Benton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than 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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