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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 135 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 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
837 Schools
# Students
135 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,712 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 332 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.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.1%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
51%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2009–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
26%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,578 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,748 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,578
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,748
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Arlee High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arlee High School District?
Arlee High School District manages 1 public schools serving 135 students.
What is the rank of Arlee High School District?
Arlee High School District is ranked #300 out of 332 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, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 7% 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 $16,748 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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