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Beaverhead County High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 339 students in Beaverhead County High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Beaverhead County High School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
839 Schools
# Students
339 Students
147,431 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,727 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Beaverhead County High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.6%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.40
% American Indian
3%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
86%
76%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,873 is higher than the state median of $15,499. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,336 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,873
$15,499
Spending / Student
$26,336
$15,589
Best Beaverhead County High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaverhead Co High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 North Pacific Street
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2361
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beaverhead County High School District?
Beaverhead County High School District manages 1 public schools serving 339 students.
What is the rank of Beaverhead County High School District?
Beaverhead County High School District is ranked #211 out of 333 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 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beaverhead County High School District?
86% of Beaverhead County High School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beaverhead County High School District?
Beaverhead County High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Beaverhead County High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,336 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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