Top Rankings
Polson High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 517 students in Polson 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 Polson High School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
837 Schools
# Students
517 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Polson 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
#140 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)50.8%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
33%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
% White
60%
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 $15,464 in this school district is less 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 $15,298 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat 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
$15,464
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,298
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Polson High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6351
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6351
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Polson High School District?
Polson High School District manages 1 public schools serving 517 students.
What is the rank of Polson High School District?
Polson High School District is ranked #185 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%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Polson High School District?
60% of Polson High School District students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polson High School District?
Polson High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Polson High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,298 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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