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Jefferson High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 306 students in Jefferson High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Jefferson High School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
838 Schools
# Students
306 Students
147,418 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,719 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.9%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
95%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,118 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,500. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,902 is less than the state median of $15,590. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,118
$15,500
Spending / Student
$14,902
$15,590
Best Jefferson High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 South Main
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3317
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3317
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson High School District?
Jefferson High School District manages 1 public schools serving 306 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson High School District?
Jefferson High School District is ranked #172 out of 332 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson High School District?
95% of Jefferson High School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson High School District?
Jefferson High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Jefferson High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,902 is less than the state median of $15,590. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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