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#38 of 60 private schools in MT

Turning Winds Academic Institute

High School · Troy, MT

A private high school in Troy, MT serving grades 8th – 12th.

Private

31733 S FORK YAAK RD, Troy, MT 59935

  • 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.7 / 10
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School Day Length5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours900
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index17%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Enrollment44
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MT

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Turning Winds Academic Institute 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,460/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troy), 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

$37,130

Median home value

$278,800

Median rent

$975/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White90.9%
Black9.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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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.

Turning Winds Academic Institute is listed in Troy, MT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Turning Winds Academic Institute

Turning Winds Academic Institute is a private high school in Troy, MT, serving approximately 44 students in grades 8th-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 60 private schools in MT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Turning Winds Academic Institute

What grades does Turning Winds Academic Institute serve?

Turning Winds Academic Institute serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Turning Winds Academic Institute?

Turning Winds Academic Institute has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Turning Winds Academic Institute?

The student-teacher ratio at Turning Winds Academic Institute is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Turning Winds Academic Institute rank in MT?

Turning Winds Academic Institute ranks #38 of 60 private schools in MT.

What is Turning Winds Academic Institute's MySchoolScout rating?

Turning Winds Academic Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Turning Winds Academic Institute a private school?

Yes, Turning Winds Academic Institute is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Turning Winds Academic Institute a religious school?

No, Turning Winds Academic Institute is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
44
Gender Split
64% M / 36% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lincoln County
Area population (ZIP 59935)
3,359
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
51.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 59935; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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