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#446 of 603 schools in MT
Polson High School
High School · Polson H S · Polson, MT
A Polson H S high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
111 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Polson High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Polson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,159/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Polson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,883
Median home value
$386,100
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Polson H S
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Polson High School is listed in Polson H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Polson High School
Polson High School is a public high school in Polson, MT, part of Polson H S, serving approximately 547 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #446 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Polson High School
What grades does Polson High School serve?
Polson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Polson High School?
Polson High School has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polson High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Polson High School rank in MT?
Polson High School ranks #446 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Polson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Polson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Polson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polson High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Polson High School a charter school?
No, Polson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Polson High School a Title I school?
No, Polson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Polson High School?
40.0% of students at Polson High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (406) 883-6351
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 59860)
- 11,580
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59860; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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