Arlee High School District

72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Arlee High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 140 students in Arlee High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Arlee High School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
140 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Arlee High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#302 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
37%
21-39%
46%
≤20%
37%
85%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.40
% American Indian
51%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
23%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,607 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,871 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,607
$15,263
Spending / Student
$15,871
$15,352

Best Arlee High School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arlee High School District?
Arlee High School District manages 1 public schools serving 140 students.
What is the rank of Arlee High School District?
Arlee High School District is ranked #302 out of 334 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arlee High School District?
51% of Arlee High School District students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arlee High School District?
Arlee High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Arlee High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,871 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 85% (Top 20% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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