Top Rankings
Arlee High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 140 students in Arlee High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Arlee High School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
140 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Arlee High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%

Graduation Rate
60-79%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.40
# American Indian Students
71 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
51%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
32 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
23%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
-
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
11,296
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,607 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,871 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM

Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,607
$15,263

Spending / Student
$15,871
$15,352

Best Arlee High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arlee High School District?
Arlee High School District manages 1 public schools serving 140 students.
What is the rank of Arlee High School District?
Arlee High School District is ranked #295 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arlee High School District?
51% of Arlee High School District students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arlee High School District?
Arlee High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Arlee High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,871 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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