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Forsyth High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 100 students in Forsyth High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Forsyth High School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
100 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Forsyth High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 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
#292 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%

Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.40
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
3 Students
944 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
81 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
81%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
-
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
11,296
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,850 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,030 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM

Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM

Revenue / Student
$20,850
$15,263

Spending / Student
$22,030
$15,352

Best Forsyth High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsyth High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forsyth High School District?
Forsyth High School District manages 1 public schools serving 100 students.
What is the rank of Forsyth High School District?
Forsyth High School District is ranked #295 out of 347 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth High School District?
81% of Forsyth High School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forsyth High School District?
Forsyth High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Forsyth High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,030 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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