Top Rankings
Denton High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 16 students in Denton High School District.
Public Schools in Denton High School District have a diversity score of 0.42, which is more than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
16 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
50%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
75%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$794,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$794,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (04-05)
$15,830
$11,851
Spending / Student (04-05)
$15,151
$11,089
Best Denton High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denton High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Lehman
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Denton, MT 59430
(406) 567-2270
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denton High School District?
Denton High School District manages 1 public schools serving 16 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Denton High School District?
75% of Denton High School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denton High School District?
Denton High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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