North Star High School

105 3rd Ave Ne
Rudyard, MT 59540
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 53 students in grades 9-12, North Star High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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: 53 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Star High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

North Star High School's student population of 53 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Star High School ranks within the top 30% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Star High School is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#174 out of 722 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Star High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Star High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Star High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Star High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Star High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in North Star High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Star High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Star High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Star High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Star High School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Star High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Star High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of North Star High School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Star High School and public school graduation rate of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Star High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Star High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Star High School's ranking?
North Star High School is ranked #174 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Star High School?
The graduation rate of North Star High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Star High School?
53 students attend North Star High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of North Star High School 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?
North Star High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Star High School offer ?
North Star High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Star High School part of?
North Star High School is part of North Star High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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