Top Rankings
Charlo 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 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 82 students in Charlo H S School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
51±¬ÁÏ in Charlo 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 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
840 Schools
# Students
82 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Charlo 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
#120 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.40
% American Indian
12%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
78%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,244 is higher than the state median of $15,270. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,634 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,244
$15,270
Spending / Student
$15,634
$15,359
Best Charlo H S School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlo High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlo H S School District?
Charlo H S School District manages 1 public schools serving 82 students.
What is the rank of Charlo H S School District?
Charlo H S School District is ranked #187 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 Charlo H S School District?
78% of Charlo H S School District students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlo H S School District?
Charlo 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 Charlo H S School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,634 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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