Top Rankings
North Star High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 56 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 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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
56 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Star High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 332 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
#195 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.3%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
4%
10%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
1%
% White
82%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,143 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,036 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,143
$16,573
Showing 2007–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,036
$16,214
Showing 2007–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Star High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 3rd Ave Ne
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Star High School District?
North Star High School District manages 1 public schools serving 56 students.
What is the rank of North Star High School District?
North Star High School District is ranked #27 out of 332 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Star High School District?
82% of North Star High School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 9:1, 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 $30,036 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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