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Red Lodge High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 176 students in Red Lodge High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Red Lodge High School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
176 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Red Lodge High School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)5.7%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
% White
88%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,023 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,455 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 55% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,023
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,455
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Red Lodge High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Lodge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N. Chambers Ave.
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1903
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1903
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Lodge High School District?
Red Lodge High School District manages 1 public schools serving 176 students.
What is the rank of Red Lodge High School District?
Red Lodge High School District is ranked #138 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lodge High School District?
88% of Red Lodge High School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Lodge High School District?
Red Lodge High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Red Lodge High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,455 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 55% over four school years.
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