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Browning High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 633 students in Browning High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Browning High School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
633 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Browning 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#336 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Graduation Rate
67%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)97.3%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.40
Showing 2012–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
95%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
1%
76%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,611 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,965 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,611
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,965
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Browning High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Browning High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Highway 89
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2745
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2745
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Browning High School District?
Browning High School District manages 1 public schools serving 633 students.
What is the rank of Browning High School District?
Browning High School District is ranked #330 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Browning High School District?
95% of Browning High School District students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Browning High School District?
Browning High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Browning High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,965 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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