Top Rankings
Red Lodge High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 176 students in Red Lodge High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Red Lodge High School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
843 Schools
# Students
176 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Red Lodge High School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 334 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,619 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,830 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,619
$15,263
Spending / Student
$31,830
$15,352
Best Red Lodge High School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Lodge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 N. Chambers Ave.
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1903
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1903
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Lodge High School District?
Red Lodge High School District manages 1 public schools serving 176 students.
What is the rank of Red Lodge High School District?
Red Lodge High School District is ranked #139 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lodge High School District?
89% of Red Lodge High School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Lodge High School District?
Red Lodge High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Red Lodge High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,830 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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