Denton High School District

1200 Lehman Ave
Denton, MT 59430
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 10 students in Denton High School District.
Public Schools in Denton High School District have a diversity score of 0.46, which is more than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
10 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (MT)
(18-19)
≥50%
42%
(18-19)
≥50%
50%
(19-20)
≥50%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.40
% American Indian
10%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
70%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$794,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$794,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (04-05)
$15,830
$11,851
Spending / Student (04-05)
$15,151
$11,089

Best Denton High School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denton High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Denton High School District?
Denton High School District manages 1 public schools serving 10 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton High School District?
70% of Denton High School District students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denton High School District?
Denton High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥50%
  • : ≥50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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