Bozeman High School District

404 West Main
Bozeman, MT 59715
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,744 students in Bozeman High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Bozeman High School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
2,744 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bozeman High School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#38 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
45%
37%
63%
46%
45%
37%
90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
85%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,424 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,608 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,424
$15,263
Spending / Student
$21,608
$15,352

Best Bozeman High School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bozeman High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 N 11th Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,265 students
Rank: #22.
Gallatin High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4450 Annie Street
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,479 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridger Charter School
Charter School
205 N 11th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6097
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bozeman High School District?
Bozeman High School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,744 students.
What is the rank of Bozeman High School District?
Bozeman High School District is ranked #82 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bozeman High School District?
85% of Bozeman High School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bozeman High School District?
Bozeman High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Bozeman High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,608 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90% (Top 10% in MT)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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