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Hinsdale High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 18 students in Hinsdale High School District.
Public School in Hinsdale High School District have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public schools of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
837 Schools
# Students
18 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.1%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.40
% American Indian
11%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$934,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$771,000
$2,298 MM
Best Hinsdale High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hinsdale High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hinsdale High School District?
Hinsdale High School District manages 1 public schools serving 18 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinsdale High School District?
89% of Hinsdale High School District students are White, and 11% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hinsdale High School District?
Hinsdale High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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