Saco High School District

321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 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
838 Schools
# Students
15 Students
147,418 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
10,719 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.
This School District
State Average (MT)
(16-17)
≥50%
41%
(16-17)
≥50%
51%
(20-21)
≥50%
84%
(2022-23)
10%
35.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

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

This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$699,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$826,000
$2,298 MM

Best Saco High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saco High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
321 Hwy 243
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 0%
  • : ≥50%
  • : ≥50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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