Top Rankings
Missoula High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,959 students in Missoula High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Missoula High School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
3,959 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Missoula High School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.40
% American Indian
5%
10%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
85%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,984 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,743 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,984
$15,490
Spending / Student
$13,743
$15,580
Best Missoula High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hellgate High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Gerald Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Sentinel High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2403
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2403
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Big Sky High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2401
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Seeley-swan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
456 Airport Road
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 677-2224
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 677-2224
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
909 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2400
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Missoula High School District?
Missoula High School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,959 students.
What is the rank of Missoula High School District?
Missoula High School District is ranked #127 out of 335 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Missoula High School District?
85% of Missoula High School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Missoula High School District?
Missoula High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Missoula High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,743 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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