Summary:
Fergus High School is the sole public high school serving grades 9-12 in Lewistown, Montana, with a total enrollment of 347 students. While the school has received a respectable 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and has fluctuated in its statewide ranking between 32nd and 85th out of all Montana high schools in recent years, it faces some challenges in maintaining and improving its academic performance.
Fergus High School's test scores in English Language Arts (46.84%), Mathematics (25.32%), and Science (32.91%) for 11th-grade students in the 2024-2025 school year are all below the statewide averages for Montana (54.99%, 31.25%, and 30.03%, respectively). Additionally, a significant portion of the school's student population (41.21%) is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which can impact academic achievement and other outcomes. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.9 is slightly lower than the statewide average, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
While Fergus High School is still considered a relatively strong performer within the state of Montana, its declining statewide ranking and below-average test scores in core subject areas present an opportunity for the school to focus on improving student learning and academic outcomes, particularly in mathematics and science. By addressing these challenges, the school can work to maintain and enhance its reputation as a high-performing institution within the Fergus High School district.
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