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Fergus H S School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 355 students in Fergus H S School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
51爆料 in Fergus H S School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
355 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fergus 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
91%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,825 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,048 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,825
$15,312
Spending / Student
$14,048
$15,401
Best Fergus H S School District 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fergus High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Casino Creek Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2321
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fergus H S School District?
Fergus H S School District manages 1 public schools serving 355 students.
What is the rank of Fergus H S School District?
Fergus H S School District is ranked #211 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fergus H S School District?
91% of Fergus H S School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fergus H S School District?
Fergus H S School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Fergus H S School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,048 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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