Serving 547 students in grades 9-12, Polson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Polson High School's student population of 547 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Polson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polson High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
33%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
60%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polson High School's ranking?
Polson High School is ranked #457 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Polson High School often compared to?
Polson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ronan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polson High School?
The graduation rate of Polson High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Polson High School?
547 students attend Polson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Polson High School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polson High School?
Polson High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Polson High School offer ?
Polson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Polson High School part of?
Polson High School is part of Polson High School District.
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