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Jefferson H S School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 297 students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
297 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
95%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,545 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,354 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,545
$15,312
Spending / Student
$15,354
$15,401
Best Jefferson H S School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 South Main
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3317
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3317
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson H S School District?
Jefferson H S School District manages 1 public schools serving 297 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson H S School District?
Jefferson H S School District is ranked #171 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson H S School District?
95% of Jefferson H S School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson H S School District?
Jefferson H S School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Jefferson H S School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,354 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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