Top Rankings
Highwood K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 117 students in Highwood K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Highwood K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
117 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Highwood K-12 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 349 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 350 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.39
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
110 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
94%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
21
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
5
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
9
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
12
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,316 is higher than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,239 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,316
$15,183
Spending / Student
$16,239
$15,271
Best Highwood K-12 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Highwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Highwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Grades: PK-5
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Highwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highwood K-12 School District?
Highwood K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 117 students.
What is the rank of Highwood K-12 School District?
Highwood K-12 School District is ranked #91 out of 349 school districts in Montana (top 30%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highwood K-12 School District?
94% of Highwood K-12 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highwood K-12 School District?
Highwood K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Highwood K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,239 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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