Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½

Hot Springs K-12 School District

301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hot Springs K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 51 students in Hot Springs K-12 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public high schools in Montana.
Public High School in Hot Springs K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Public High School in Hot Springs K-12 School District have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hot Springs High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
176 Schools
# Students
159 Students
45,513 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
3,275 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Hot Springs K-12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#285 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
37%
30-34%
46%
30-39%
37%
(21-22)
≥50%
86%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.51
0.39
% American Indian
9%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
67%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,050 is higher than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,623 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,050
$15,312
Spending / Student
$19,623
$15,401

Best Hot Springs K-12 School District Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2962
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Articles

Public School Cybersecurity: Ransomware Risks & Student Data Protection
Public School Cybersecurity: Ransomware Risks & Student Data Protection
Learn how public schools address cybersecurity, ransomware threats, and student data protection in 2026, and what parents should know about digital safety.
Teacher Housing Initiatives: How Districts Address Affordability
Teacher Housing Initiatives: How Districts Address Affordability
Teacher housing initiatives are helping school districts address affordability challenges while improving recruitment and retention.
Teacher Shortage Solutions That Are Working in 2026
Teacher Shortage Solutions That Are Working in 2026
Teacher shortage solutions that are working in 2026. Discover grow-your-own programs, teacher residencies, alternative certification, and recruitment strategies.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Quick Links