Circle High School

Circle High School is a public high school located in Circle, MT, serving 74 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Circle High School District, which is ranked 195 out of 387 districts in Montana and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Circle High School has shown mixed performance on standardized tests compared to the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school outperformed the state average in mathematics but underperformed in English Language Arts and Science. This pattern of uneven performance across subject areas is consistent in the past few years. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.5% to 45.95% in the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 11.2 in the past few years, indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment for students.

Circle High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the past several years, ranging from 30th out of 138 schools in 2020-2021 to 98th out of 119 schools in 2018-2019. This suggests the school's performance may be inconsistent or influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. The school's uneven academic performance and the unique challenges faced by students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds may indicate a need to focus on improving curriculum, instruction, and support services to ensure all students are receiving a well-rounded and effective education.