Top Rankings
North Star High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 53 students in North Star High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in North Star High School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
833 Schools
# Students
53 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
North Star High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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
#80 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.39
# American Indian Students
3 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,044 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
43 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
81%
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
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
-
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
17
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,604 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 $26,868 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$28,604
$15,183
Spending / Student (19-20)
$26,868
$15,271
Best North Star High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 3rd Ave Ne
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Star High School District?
North Star High School District manages 1 public schools serving 53 students.
What is the rank of North Star High School District?
North Star High School District is ranked #22 out of 349 school districts in Montana (top 10%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Star High School District?
81% of North Star High School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Star High School District?
North Star High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is North Star High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,868 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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