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Fairview High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 92 students in Fairview High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Fairview High School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
839 Schools
# Students
92 Students
147,431 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,727 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairview High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.3%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.40
% American Indian
8%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
86%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,522 is higher than the state median of $15,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,957 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,522
$15,499
Spending / Student
$31,957
$15,589
Best Fairview High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
713 S Western Ave
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Fairview, MT 59221
(406) 742-5265
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairview High School District?
Fairview High School District manages 1 public schools serving 92 students.
What is the rank of Fairview High School District?
Fairview High School District is ranked #209 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairview High School District?
86% of Fairview High School District students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairview High School District?
Fairview High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Fairview High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,957 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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