High Schools in Hamilton K-12 Schools

The Hamilton K-12 Schools district in Montana is home to two high schools: Hamilton High School and Bitterroot Polytech High School. While both serve grades 9-12, the data reveals significant differences in their academic performance and school rankings.

Hamilton High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking higher in the statewide school rankings. For the 2024-2025 school year, it ranked 18 out of 182 Montana high schools and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Bitterroot Polytech High School ranked 137 out of 182 and received a 1-star rating. This disparity is further reflected in the schools' test scores, with Hamilton High School outperforming the district and state averages in all three ACT subject areas, while Bitterroot Polytech High School lagged behind, particularly in Mathematics.

The data also reveals differences in the schools' student populations and resource allocation. Hamilton High School has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (43.26%) compared to Bitterroot Polytech High School (34.48%), suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population. Additionally, Hamilton High School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.1, while Bitterroot Polytech High School has a lower ratio of 9.6. These factors, along with the district-level spending of $10,387 per student, raise questions about how resources are being allocated and utilized across the schools.