Turner High School

Turner High School is a small, rural public high school in Turner, Montana, serving 22 students in grades 9-12. Despite its small size, this school has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, outpacing the state averages in key areas.

According to the data, Turner High School has maintained a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4:1 to 6.4:1 over the past few years. This suggests a highly personalized learning environment, with ample opportunities for individual attention and support. The school's proficiency rates on the ACT with Writing exam were also significantly higher than the state averages, with 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.99%. The school's performance in Mathematics (50% vs. 31.25%) and Science (50% vs. 30.03%) was also well above the state benchmarks.

The school's remarkable turnaround is evident in its dramatic improvement in statewide ranking, from 129th out of 139 high schools in 2007-2008 to 7th out of 182 high schools in 2024-2025. This suggests that the school has implemented effective strategies and interventions to drive student achievement. However, the high level of spending per student ($26,592 in 2018-2019) raises questions about the long-term sustainability of this investment, and it would be valuable to have data on the performance and characteristics of other schools in the region to better understand how Turner High School stands out.