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Belt High School

Q: Is Belt High School a good school?

Belt High School ranks 23 rd of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

23^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 87% of Montana high schools

Summary

Belt High School is a public high school located in Belt, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Belt High School District, which is ranked 43 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Belt High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Montana, with a statewide ranking of 23 out of 182 schools for the 2024-2025 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Belt High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 13.4 over the past few years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Great Falls High School, Belt High School stands out as a high-performing institution. Great Falls High School has lower test scores and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that Belt High School may be providing a more enriched educational experience for its students. The low student-teacher ratio and relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population at Belt High School may be contributing factors to its exceptional academic performance.

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,127

Per pupil spending ?

32.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Church Street
Belt, MT 59412

(406) 277-3351

District: Belt High School

Feeder schools for Belt High School:

Elementary:	Belt School
	Pleasant Valley School
Middle:	Belt 7-8

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2024 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (55% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Montana high schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2024) to 87th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Montana avg39%

23^rd of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

43^rd of 387Belt High School among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	80.0	23 of 182	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	99.1	1 of 122	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	86.7	6 of 124	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	69.0	9 of 114	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	90.0	4 of 138	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	82.8	12 of 119	89.9%	★★★★★
2018	83.6	10 of 119	91.6%	★★★★★
2017	37.8	74 of 111	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	61.4	39 of 113	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.1	25 of 92	72.8%	★★★★☆
2013	56.8	55 of 128	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	91.9	3 of 129	97.7%	★★★★★
2011	63.4	51 of 122	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	38.7	106 of 135	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	66.1	37 of 135	72.6%	★★★★☆
2008	57.8	62 of 139	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.6	48 of 136	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	50.4	84 of 138	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	59.1	74 of 142	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	36.9	102 of 137	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts73%+18 vs state

Mathematics65%+34 vs state

Science27%-3 vs state

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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
Belt High School	Public	9-12	1 Church Street	Belt	59412	Cascade County	Belt High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 277-3351	92	8	11.5	32.6%	81 (88.0%)	1 (1.1%)	7 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	80	23^rd of 182 public high schools	87.4%		99.1	1^st of 122 public high schools	99.2%	22	73.1	65.4	26.9	$16,127
Centerville High School	Public	9-12	693 Stockett Rd	Sand Coulee	59472	Cascade County	Centerville High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 736-5167	73	7	9.9	39.7%	67 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	53.9	88^th of 182 public high schools	51.6%		60.6	27^th of 122 public high schools	77.9%	61	60.0	20.0	26.7	$19,497
Highwood High School	Public	9-12	160 West Street South	Highwood	59450	Chouteau County	Highwood K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 733-2081	25	5	5.0	64.0%	24 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.7	118^th of 182 public high schools	35.2%					(n/a)	20.0	40.0	20.0	$20,611
MT School For Deaf & Blnd High School	Public	9-12	3911 Central Ave	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Mont School for Deaf Blind	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 771-6017	15	11	1.4	100.0%	9 (60.0%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)	4.5	178^th of 182 public high schools	2.2%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0
Great Falls High School	Public	9-12	1900 2nd Avenue South	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-6250	1,548	103	15.0	54.5%	1,088 (70.3%)	18 (1.2%)	118 (7.6%)	12 (0.8%)	140 (9.0%)	2 (0.1%)	170 (11.0%)	47.3	109^th of 182 public high schools	40.1%		33.6	84^th of 122 public high schools	31.1%	25	47.5	24.0	23.8	$10,231

Frequently Asked Questions about Belt High School

Is Belt High School a good school?

Belt High School ranks 23^rd of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Belt High School in?

Belt High School

What is the racial makeup of Belt High School?

Students at Belt High School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Belt High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 92 students attended Belt High School.

What schools feed into Belt High School?

Belt High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Belt School
Elementary : Pleasant Valley School
Middle : Belt 7-8

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