Very Good
#138 of 603 schools in MT
Top 23% in state
Thompson Falls High Schl
High School · Thompson Falls H S · Thompson Falls, MT
A Thompson Falls H S high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
206 Haley Ave, Thompson Falls, MT 59873
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thompson Falls High Schl score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thompson Falls High Schl 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated856/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thompson Falls), 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
$54,176
Median home value
$244,500
Median rent
$575/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Thompson Falls H S
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thompson Falls High Schl is listed in Thompson Falls H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thompson Falls High Schl
Thompson Falls High Schl is a public high school in Thompson Falls, MT, part of Thompson Falls H S, serving approximately 185 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thompson Falls High Schl
What grades does Thompson Falls High Schl serve?
Thompson Falls High Schl serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thompson Falls High Schl?
Thompson Falls High Schl has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Falls High Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Falls High Schl is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thompson Falls High Schl rank in MT?
Thompson Falls High Schl ranks #138 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Thompson Falls High Schl's MySchoolScout rating?
Thompson Falls High Schl has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Thompson Falls High Schl?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thompson Falls High Schl has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thompson Falls High Schl a charter school?
No, Thompson Falls High Schl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thompson Falls High Schl a Title I school?
No, Thompson Falls High Schl is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thompson Falls High Schl?
58.4% of students at Thompson Falls High Schl 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
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sanders County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (406) 827-3561
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 59873)
- 2,983
- Area median age
- 59.9
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 59873; 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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