Summary:
Augusta High School is the sole high school located in the small town of Augusta, Montana. Despite its small size, with just 33 students, this school stands out as a top-performing institution in the state, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Montana.
Augusta High School has maintained a 5-star rating from School Digger and ranks 19th out of 182 high schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year. The school's students outperform the state average in proficiency rates for the ACT with Writing exam in English Language Arts (66.67% vs. 54.99%), Mathematics (50% vs. 31.25%), and Science (33.33% vs. 30.03%). This exceptional academic performance is achieved despite the fact that a significant portion of the student body (72.73%) comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rate.
The school's small size allows for a personalized learning environment, with a low student-teacher ratio of 6.4 to 1. This, combined with the school's commitment to equity and support for students from diverse backgrounds, contributes to its outstanding educational outcomes. Augusta High School serves as a model for how small, rural schools can provide a high-quality education and support students in achieving academic success.
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