Serving 475 students in grades 9-12, Frenchtown 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frenchtown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Frenchtown High School's student population of 475 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frenchtown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frenchtown High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#587 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frenchtown High School's ranking?
Frenchtown High School is ranked #587 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Frenchtown High School often compared to?
Frenchtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Sky High School, Hellgate High School, Sentinel 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 35% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frenchtown High School?
The graduation rate of Frenchtown High School is 95%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Frenchtown High School?
475 students attend Frenchtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Frenchtown High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frenchtown High School?
Frenchtown High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frenchtown High School offer ?
Frenchtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frenchtown High School part of?
Frenchtown High School is part of Frenchtown K-12 Schools School District.
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