For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,454 students in Lake County, MT.
The top ranked public high schools in Lake County, MT are Polson High School, Charlo High School and Arlee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Montana public high school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Lake County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Polson High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Lake County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6351
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6351
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Charlo High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arlee High School
Magnet 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
| 145 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
St. Ignatius High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #55.
Ronan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 3rd Ave Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Two Eagle River School
Magnet School
58020 Old Us Hwy 93
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 675-0292
Grades: 8-12
| 145 students
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Grades: 5-6
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lake County, MT?
The top ranked public high schools in Lake County, MT include Polson High School, Charlo High School and Arlee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lake County?
6 public high schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lake County include: Polson High School vs. Ronan High School, Ronan High School vs. Polson High School, Two Eagle River School vs. Ronan High School
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