High Schools in North Star High School

Summary:

North Star High School is the sole high school located in Rudyard, Montana, serving students in grades 9-12. This small, rural school has established itself as a standout institution in the state, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Montana.

According to the data, North Star High School ranked 24th out of 182 Montana high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on ACT assessments is particularly impressive, with 73.33% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 53.33% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outpacing the statewide averages. This academic excellence is likely supported by the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2.

While North Star High School serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 50% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has managed to allocate its resources effectively. The school spends $20,388 per student, which is higher than the state average, and this investment appears to be paying off in the form of strong academic outcomes. Despite some fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, North Star High School has consistently maintained a high level of performance, making it a standout educational institution in the region.

District Detail

105 3rd Ave NE
Rudyard, MT 59540

(406) 355-4481

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: 9-12
Students: 56

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
North Star High School	Public	9-12	105 3rd Ave NE	Rudyard	59540	Hill County	North Star High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 355-4481	56	6	9.2	50.0%	46 (82.1%)	1 (1.8%)	3 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.1%)	78.6	24^th of 182 public high schools	86.8%		31.4	86^th of 122 public high schools	29.5%	62	73.3	53.3	26.7	$23,537

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
North Star Elementary	0 mi	2	302^nd
Chester-Joplin-Inverness Elementary	19.23 mi	5	90^th
Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School	19.23 mi	1	233^rd
Gildford Colony Elementary	20.54 mi	1	45^th
Cottonwood Elementary	29.82 mi	1	320^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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