Summary:
Fergus High School is the sole high school serving the Lewistown, Montana area, providing education for grades 9-12. With a total enrollment of 347 students, the school has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate in recent years, dropping from 32nd out of 124 schools in 2022-2023 to 85th out of 182 schools in 2024-2025, indicating a decline in performance.
Academically, Fergus High School lags behind the state averages in proficiency rates on the ACT with Writing, scoring lower in English Language Arts (46.84% vs. 54.99%), Mathematics (25.32% vs. 31.25%), and Science (32.91% vs. 30.03%). However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.9 is relatively low, which could indicate smaller class sizes and more personalized attention for students.
With a free and reduced lunch rate of 41.21%, Fergus High School serves a significant population of students from low-income families, which may impact academic performance and resource allocation. Overall, the data suggests that Fergus High School is a relatively average-performing school in Montana, with room for improvement in academic proficiency and a need to address socioeconomic factors that may be contributing to its declining statewide ranking.
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