For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 74 students in Circle High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Circle High School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
837 Schools
# Students
74 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Circle 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#336 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.4%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.40
Showing 2013–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
Showing 2008–2018. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,122 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,662 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 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
$25,122
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,662
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Circle High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Circle High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1105 F Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-3600
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Circle High School District?
Circle High School District manages 1 public schools serving 74 students.
What is the rank of Circle High School District?
Circle High School District is ranked #168 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Circle High School District?
95% of Circle High School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Circle High School District?
Circle High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Circle High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,662 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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