Top Rankings
North Star High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 57 students in North Star High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in North Star High School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
57 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Star High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.40
% American Indian
5%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
75%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,596 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,982 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$26,596
$15,263
Spending / Student (19-20)
$24,982
$15,352
Best North Star High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 3rd Ave Ne
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Star High School District?
North Star High School District manages 1 public schools serving 57 students.
What is the rank of North Star High School District?
North Star High School District is ranked #22 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Star High School District?
75% of North Star High School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Star High School District?
North Star High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is North Star High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,982 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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