Serving 251 students in grades 9-12, Three Forks 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Three Forks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Three Forks High School's student population of 251 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Three Forks 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 Three Forks High School is 0.27, which is less 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
#493 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Forks High School's ranking?
Three Forks High School is ranked #493 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Three Forks High School often compared to?
Three Forks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bozeman High School, Belgrade High School, Manhattan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Three Forks High School?
The graduation rate of Three Forks High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Three Forks High School?
251 students attend Three Forks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Three Forks High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Three Forks High School?
Three Forks High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Three Forks High School offer ?
Three Forks High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Three Forks High School part of?
Three Forks High School is part of Three Forks High School District.
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