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Forsyth H S School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 100 students in Forsyth H S School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Forsyth H S School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
839 Schools
# Students
100 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Forsyth H S School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
81%
77%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,850 is higher than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,030 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,850
$15,312
Spending / Student
$22,030
$15,401
Best Forsyth H S School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forsyth High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forsyth H S School District?
Forsyth H S School District manages 1 public schools serving 100 students.
What is the rank of Forsyth H S School District?
Forsyth H S School District is ranked #272 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth H S School District?
81% of Forsyth H S School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forsyth H S School District?
Forsyth H S School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Forsyth H S School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,030 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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