Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Ronan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ronan High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Ronan, MT, encompassing approximately 214 square miles. Typically, it takes 15-20 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the edge and a maximum distance of 13.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ronan High School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe, Achieve, Succeed!
School Rankings
Ronan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ronan High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
47%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronan High School's ranking?
Ronan High School is ranked #641 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Ronan High School often compared to?
Ronan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ronan High School?
The graduation rate of Ronan High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Ronan High School?
376 students attend Ronan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ronan High School students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ronan High School?
Ronan High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ronan High School offer ?
Ronan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ronan High School part of?
Ronan High School is part of Ronan High School District.
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