High Schools in Gardiner High School

Summary:

Gardiner High School is the sole high school serving the Gardiner, Montana area, and it stands out as a top-performing institution in the state. With consistently high rankings, strong test scores, and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Gardiner High School has established itself as a shining example of academic excellence, even with a relatively small student population of just 55 students.

The school's standout performance is evident across multiple metrics. In the 2024-2025 school year, Gardiner High School ranked 17th out of 182 high schools in Montana, and in the previous year, it was ranked 5th out of 122 schools. Additionally, the school's students outperform the state average in proficiency rates for the ACT with Writing in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 75% of 11th-graders achieving proficiency or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.99%.

Despite its small size, Gardiner High School maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Furthermore, the school serves a diverse student population, with 36.36% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school is effectively supporting students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.

District Detail

510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030

(406) 848-7563

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: 9-12
Students: 55

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

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Gardiner High School	Public	9-12	510 Stone Street	Gardiner	59030	Park County	Gardiner High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 848-7261	55	5	11.5	36.4%	47 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.3%)	82.3	17^th of 182 public high schools	90.7%		81.1	5^th of 122 public high schools	95.9%	12	75.0	38.5	38.5	$29,770

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Gardiner Elementary	0 mi	2	186^th
Arrowhead Elementary	25.21 mi	2	222^nd
Big Sky School K-12	29.71 mi	3	116^th
West Yellowstone K-12	31.91 mi	3	167^th
Pine Creek Elementary	34.45 mi	2	59^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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