Frenchtown High School is located in Frenchtown, Missoula County, Montana, United States.
Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, Frenchtown 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frenchtown High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 342.1 square miles around Frenchtown, MT, with a typical drive to the school taking between 20 to 30 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 15.8 miles, while the furthest edge extends up to 31.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frenchtown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Frenchtown High School's student population of 364 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown High School is 0.27, 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
#513 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.4%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Frenchtown High School's ranking?
Frenchtown High School is ranked #513 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Frenchtown High School often compared to?
Frenchtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Sky High School, Hellgate High School, Sentinel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frenchtown High School?
The graduation rate of Frenchtown High School is 95%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Frenchtown High School?
364 students attend Frenchtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Frenchtown High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frenchtown High School?
Frenchtown High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frenchtown High School offer ?
Frenchtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frenchtown High School part of?
Frenchtown High School is part of Frenchtown K-12 Schools.
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