Highwood High School

Highwood High School is a regular public high school in Highwood, Montana, serving grades 9 through 12. With 32 students across four grade levels, the school operates at a scale that gives every student consistent, direct access to teachers throughout the day. It earns a composite score of 9.0/10, an Exceptional rating, and ranks #23 of 603 public schools in Montana.

The classroom-level numbers explain that ranking. An 8:1 student-teacher ratio enables individual attention that most high schools can't offer. Both the academic and growth scores reach 9.9/10 — the highest tier in either category.

Together, those marks place Highwood at #4 of 141 high schools in Montana, a standing it holds against schools that enroll many times more students. The statewide comparison reinforces what the school-level data shows. Highwood outperforms 96% of Montana public schools, a margin built on consistent academic performance across categories.

For families evaluating high schools in north-central Montana, Highwood is one of the strongest performing public schools in the state by every available measure.

With an enrollment of 32 students, Highwood High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, Highwood High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Highwood High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.