The average student-teacher ratio in Montana public high schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
6:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Montana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd High School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Kalispell Rising Wolf Charter
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
644 4th Ave W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3434
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3434
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Opheim, MT 59250
(406) 762-3214
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Rapelje High School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
500 Davis
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Roy, MT 59471
(406) 464-2511
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
407 Main Street
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Reed Point High School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
308 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Reed Point, MT 59069
(406) 326-2245
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 10-12
17620 Frontage Road
Frenchtown, MT 59834
(406) 626-2600
Frenchtown, MT 59834
(406) 626-2600
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Lima High School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Lima, MT 59739
(406) 276-3571
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Custer High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Dutton/brady High School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Frazer High School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
325 6th Street
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Fromberg High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
319 School Street
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Geraldine High School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
120 Harrison St
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Harrison, MT 59735
(406) 685-3428
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Highwood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Highwood, MT 59450
(406) 733-2081
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil High School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Plevna High School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
327 N Main St
Plevna, MT 59344
(406) 772-5666
Plevna, MT 59344
(406) 772-5666
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
601 Main Street
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rosebud, MT 59347
(406) 347-5353
Rank: #14 - 2614. - 26.
Westby High School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Dodson High School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Hinsdale High School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Lambert High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
121 3rd Ave Nw
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Lincoln High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
808 Main Street
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Medicine Lake High School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
(406) 789-2211
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Richey High School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5523
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
107 Madison St
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5401
Sheridan, MT 59749
(406) 842-5401
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Sunburst High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
414 3rd St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2811
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2811
Rank: #27 - 3627. - 36.
Valier High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3613
Valier, MT 59486
(406) 279-3613
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Montana average public high schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2026.
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The best top-ranked public high schools in Montana include Mt School For Deaf & Blnd High School, Judith Gap High School and Kalispell Rising Wolf Charter.
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