For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 227 students in Columbus High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Columbus High School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
227 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbus 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2022. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
Showing 1998–2018. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,185 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,604 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,185
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,604
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Columbus High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
433 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5373
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5373
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus High School District?
Columbus High School District manages 1 public schools serving 227 students.
What is the rank of Columbus High School District?
Columbus High School District is ranked #248 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus High School District?
91% of Columbus High School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus High School District?
Columbus High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Columbus High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,604 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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