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#431 of 603 schools in MT

Three Forks High School

High School · Three Forks H S · Three Forks, MT

A Three Forks H S high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

212 East Neal, Three Forks, MT 59752

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation14.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$10,396
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Three Forks High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Three Forks 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average443/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,228

Median home value

$426,600

Median rent

$1,218/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.9% participation·State avg: 2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Three Forks H S

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Three Forks High School is listed in Three Forks H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Three Forks High School

Three Forks High School is a public high school in Three Forks, MT, part of Three Forks H S, serving approximately 255 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Three Forks High School

What grades does Three Forks High School serve?

Three Forks High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Three Forks High School?

Three Forks High School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Forks High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Three Forks High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Three Forks High School rank in MT?

Three Forks High School ranks #431 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Three Forks High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Three Forks High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Three Forks High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Three Forks High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Three Forks High School a charter school?

No, Three Forks High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Three Forks High School a Title I school?

No, Three Forks High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Three Forks High School?

34.5% of students at Three Forks 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
255
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Gallatin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 59752)
4,982
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
44.8
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 59752; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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