Top Rankings
Missoula H S School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,834 students in Missoula H S School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Missoula H S School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
3,834 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
267 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Missoula H S School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 340 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.38
# American Indian Students
242 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
11%
# Asian Students
72 Students
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
140 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
73 Students
1,102 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
3,279 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
86%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
-
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,062
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,024
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
863
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
885
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,472 is higher than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,191 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,472
$15,306
Spending / Student
$14,191
$15,395
Best Missoula H S School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hellgate High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 Gerald Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402
Grades: 9-12
| 1,263 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sentinel High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2403
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2403
Grades: 9-12
| 1,318 students
Rank: #33.
Seeley-swan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
456 Airport Road
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 677-2224
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 677-2224
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Big Sky High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2401
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Missoula H S School District?
Missoula H S School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,834 students.
What is the rank of Missoula H S School District?
Missoula H S School District is ranked #155 out of 338 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Missoula H S School District?
86% of Missoula H S School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Missoula H S School District?
Missoula H S School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Missoula H S School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,191 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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