Top Rankings
Highwood K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 106 students in Highwood K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Highwood K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
106 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Highwood K-12 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 350 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.9%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
94%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,198 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,292 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,442 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,389 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,198
$16,573
Spending / Student
$36,292
$16,214
Best Highwood K-12 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Highwood Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Gr: 6-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Highwood School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Highwood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highwood K-12 School District?
Highwood K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 106 students.
What is the rank of Highwood K-12 School District?
Highwood K-12 School District is ranked #73 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highwood K-12 School District?
94% of Highwood K-12 School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highwood K-12 School District?
Highwood K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Highwood K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,292 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
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