Top Rankings
Saco High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 15 students in Saco High School District.
Public Schools in Saco High School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and 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
15 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
51%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
100%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$882,000
$2,442 MM
Spending
$823,000
$2,389 MM
Best Saco High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saco High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saco High School District?
Saco High School District manages 1 public schools serving 15 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Saco High School District?
100% of Saco High School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saco High School District?
Saco High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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