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Florence-Carlton High School

Q: Is Florence-Carlton High School a good school?

Florence-Carlton High School ranks 50 th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

50^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 73% of Montana high schools

Summary

Florence-Carlton High School is a public high school in Florence, Montana, serving 237 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Florence-Carlton K-12 School District, which is ranked 133 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Florence-Carlton High School has shown fluctuating performance in its statewide ranking, ranging from 25th to 91st out of Montana high schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 50th and received a 4-star rating. Compared to state averages, the school performs better in English Language Arts and Science on the ACT, but lags behind in Mathematics. On the Montana State Tests, the school has higher proficiency in Reading but lower rates in Mathematics and Science.

The school's free and reduced-price lunch rate is around 32-35%, slightly lower than the state average but higher than nearby Hellgate High School (35.26%) and Sentinel High School (33.11%). Florence-Carlton High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, comparable to schools like Stevensville High School, but lower than Missoula Connect Academy High School.

237

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,665

Per pupil spending ?

32.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833

(406) 273-6301

District: Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls

Feeder schools for Florence-Carlton High School:

Elementary:	Florence-Carlton Elementary School
Middle:	Florence-Carlton 6-8

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

5.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 75th percentile in 2013 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (73rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Montana avg39%

50^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

133^rd of 387Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls 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	68.3	50 of 182	72.5%	★★★★☆
2024	56.5	34 of 122	72.1%	★★★★☆
2023	41.3	68 of 124	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.3	51 of 114	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.9	52 of 138	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	28.2	91 of 119	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	63.2	40 of 119	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.9	35 of 111	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	70.9	25 of 113	77.9%	★★★★☆
2013	67.4	32 of 128	75.0%	★★★★☆
2012	51.4	70 of 129	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	67.9	39 of 122	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.7	70 of 135	48.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	33.9	110 of 135	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	51.5	82 of 139	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	61.4	61 of 136	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.9	78 of 138	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	41.1	99 of 142	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	51.6	77 of 137	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

Science37%+7 vs state

Mathematics32%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

I speak from personal experience when I say that Florence Carlton School has a caring, effective staff of teachers from Kindergarten through 12th grade. My four children have graduated from Florence. All have graduated from college; three have advanced degrees. Florence Carlton School (K-12)is a relatively small, rural school, and some may believe that choices for high school students are lacking. What Florence lacks in choices, it makes up for in giving students a firm foundation which prepares them for success in secondary education including college,the military and technical school. Everyone from the administrative staff to the lunch ladies care about students and their success. This is a school district that cares about kids. A vocal minority has besmirched the reputation of the school, but the majority of people who live in the community and parents who have students in the school, support and approve of the administration and school. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 24, 2011

Administration has continued to make choices that beneft staff and have forgotten about the students. Current spending levels for contracts have caused student supplies and books to be moved aside. Economic hardship has fallen on the tax base that will soon reflect the community views on the inflated union and administrative contracts. An overhaul is due. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Not the ideal atmosphere for education. Administration has defaulted in several area's. Finances are a big problem. Pay raises have been over 30% in the last six years but the school ranking continues to sink. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 14, 2010

I've seen many talented young people excel academically, artistically and competitively at FCS. That is a result of supportive parenting, good teaching, and dedicated students. A community that supports its schools and inspires its youth, builds a stronger and more positive community! Close Quote

Schools Near Florence-Carlton High School

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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
Florence-Carlton High School	Public	9-12	5602 Old Highway 93	Florence	59833	Ravalli County	Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 273-6301	237	16	14.9	32.5%	208 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	68.3	50^th of 182 public high schools	72.5%		56.5	34^th of 122 public high schools	72.1%	16	54.2	32.2	37.3	$12,665
Stevensville High School	Public	9-12	300 Park Street	Stevensville	59870	Ravalli County	Stevensville High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 777-5481	347	24	14.6	47.3%	304 (87.6%)	4 (1.2%)	22 (6.3%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	28.5	142^nd of 182 public high schools	22.0%		24	101^st of 122 public high schools	17.2%	41	33.3	22.5	10.0	$15,051
Big Sky High School	Public	9-12	3100 South Avenue West	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 728-2401	1,148	77	15.0	36.4%	958 (83.4%)	24 (2.1%)	50 (4.4%)	19 (1.7%)	69 (6.0%)	5 (0.4%)	23 (2.0%)	63.5	64^th of 182 public high schools	64.8%		57.5	32^nd of 122 public high schools	73.8%	32	60.8	29.6	28.7	$13,754
Sentinel High School	Public	9-12	901 South Avenue West	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 728-2403	1,365	83	16.4	33.1%	1,191 (87.3%)	16 (1.2%)	57 (4.2%)	18 (1.3%)	64 (4.7%)	2 (0.1%)	17 (1.2%)	83.5	15^th of 182 public high schools	91.8%		65.4	21^st of 122 public high schools	82.8%	6	68.4	43.2	40.0	$12,875
Missoula Connect Academy High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	909 South Avenue West	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(406) 728-2400	99	4	24.7	53.5%	82 (82.8%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (4.0%)	2 (2.0%)	7 (7.1%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	57.5	82^nd of 182 public high schools	54.9%					(n/a)	80.0	10.0	30.0
Hellgate High School	Public	9-12	925 Gerald Ave	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 728-2402	1,262	87	14.4	35.3%	1,070 (84.8%)	23 (1.8%)	61 (4.8%)	28 (2.2%)	49 (3.9%)	5 (0.4%)	26 (2.1%)	85.5	12^th of 182 public high schools	93.4%		66.7	17^th of 122 public high schools	86.1%	5	76.7	37.8	44.7	$12,219
Victor High School	Public	9-12	425 4th Avenue	Victor	59875	Ravalli County	Victor K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 642-3221	74	8	9.0	100.0%	60 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.5%)	10.6	163^rd of 182 public high schools	10.4%		4.6	113^th of 122 public high schools	7.4%	50	14.3	4.4	8.7	$18,193

Frequently Asked Questions about Florence-Carlton High School

How many students attend Florence-Carlton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 237 students attended Florence-Carlton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Florence-Carlton High School?

Students at Florence-Carlton High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What schools feed into Florence-Carlton High School?

Florence-Carlton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Florence-Carlton Elementary School
Middle : Florence-Carlton 6-8

Is Florence-Carlton High School a good school?

Florence-Carlton High School ranks 50^th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Florence-Carlton High School in?

Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls

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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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