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Polson High School

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Polson High School ranks 70 th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

70^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 62% of Montana high schools

Summary

Polson High School is a public high school in Polson, Montana, serving 517 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Polson High School District, which is ranked 153 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Polson High School has shown a mixed performance compared to the state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school outperformed the state in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the ACT with Writing assessment, but underperformed in Science. On the Montana State Tests, Polson High School's performance was below the state average in Mathematics and Science, but slightly above the state average in Reading. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (46.62%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Comparing Polson High School to nearby schools, Charlo High School outperformed Polson on the 2024-2025 ACT with Writing assessment, while Ronan High School significantly underperformed. Both Charlo and Ronan have a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch than Polson. Additionally, Polson High School's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting its performance may have declined relative to other schools in the state.

517

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,417

Per pupil spending ?

46.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1712 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860

(406) 883-6351

District: Polson High School

Feeder schools for Polson High School:

Elementary:	Cherry Valley School
	Dayton School
	Linderman School
	Valley View School
Middle:	Polson Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.8%

American Indian:

33.1%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 64th percentile in 2015 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (62nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Montana avg39%

70^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

153^rd of 387Polson 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	62.4	70 of 182	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.0	75 of 122	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.7	45 of 124	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.6	37 of 114	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.4	62 of 138	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.0	39 of 119	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.6	43 of 119	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.2	66 of 111	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	62.6	36 of 113	68.1%	★★★★☆
2015	62.9	33 of 92	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.2	62 of 128	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	40.8	93 of 129	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	65.7	43 of 122	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.1	38 of 135	71.9%	★★★★☆
2009	63.7	42 of 135	68.9%	★★★★☆
2008	55.9	72 of 139	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	63.4	50 of 136	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	32.0	102 of 138	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	54.7	82 of 142	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	64.2	57 of 137	58.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%~ state avg

Mathematics35%+3 vs state

Science26%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Polson 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
Polson High School	Public	9-12	1712 2nd Street West	Polson	59860	Lake County	Polson High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 883-6351	517	38	13.6	46.6%	309 (59.8%)	4 (0.8%)	12 (2.3%)	5 (1.0%)	171 (33.1%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.9%)	62.4	70^th of 182 public high schools	61.5%		39	75^th of 122 public high schools	38.5%	5	55.7	34.7	26.3	$13,417
Two Eagle River School	Public	8-12	58020 Old US Hwy 93	Pablo	59855	Lake County	Two Eagle River School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(406) 675-0292	136	8	17.0	97.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	136 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ronan High School	Public	9-12	130 3rd Ave NW	Ronan	59864	Lake County	Ronan High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 676-3390	376	21	17.5	100.0%	132 (35.1%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	175 (46.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (13.0%)	23.2	150^th of 182 public high schools	17.6%		9.4	110^th of 122 public high schools	9.8%	40	30.0	12.9	15.1	$13,364
Charlo High School	Public	9-12	404 1st Ave West	Charlo	59824	Lake County	Charlo High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 644-2206	80	8	10.6	100.0%	58 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.5%)	66.7	51^st of 182 public high schools	72.0%		12	109^th of 122 public high schools	10.7%	58	59.1	27.3	36.4	$19,732

Frequently Asked Questions about Polson High School

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How many students attend Polson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 517 students attended Polson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Polson High School?

Students at Polson High School are 60% White, 33% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Polson High School?

Polson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cherry Valley School
Elementary : Dayton School
Elementary : Linderman School
Elementary : Valley View School
Middle : Polson Middle School

Is Polson High School a good school?

Polson High School ranks 70^th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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