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Laurel High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 578 students in Laurel High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Laurel High School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
837 Schools
# Students
578 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Laurel 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#248 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.6%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2021. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,839 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,507
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,839
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Laurel High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 East 8th Street
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-7911
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-7911
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laurel High School District?
Laurel High School District manages 1 public schools serving 578 students.
What is the rank of Laurel High School District?
Laurel High School District is ranked #265 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 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel High School District?
89% of Laurel High School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurel High School District?
Laurel High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Laurel High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,839 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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