Top Rankings
Saco High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 14 students in Saco High School District.
Public Schools in Saco High School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and 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
843 Schools
# Students
14 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
51%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
100%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$699,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$826,000
$2,298 MM
Best Saco High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saco High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saco High School District?
Saco High School District manages 1 public schools serving 14 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Saco High School District?
100% of Saco High School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saco High School District?
Saco High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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