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North Star High School District

105 3rd Ave Ne
Rudyard, MT 59540

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (406) 355-4481

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

North Star High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category

Attribute

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 57 students in North Star High School District. This district's average is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.

Public School in North Star High School District have an score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (MT)

# Schools

1 School

839 Schools

# Students

57 Students

149,233 Students

# Teachers

6 Teachers

10,905 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	North Star High School District	Montana
9	19	30
10	14	30
11	13	28
12	11	26

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

North Star High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MT)

#195 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	North Star High School District
2023	#195
2022	#80
2021	#82
2019	#64
2018	#74
2017	#56
2015	#58
2013	#256
2012	#181
2011	#262
2010	#256

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(21-22)

<50%

35%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2022	50%	35%
2021	50%	36%
2019	50%	42%
2018	50%	42%
2017	50%	41%
2015	50%	40%
2013	50%	66%
2012	69%	68%
2011	50%	68%
2010	50%	67%

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<50%

46%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2022	50%	46%
2021	50%	47%
2019	50%	50%
2018	50%	51%
2017	50%	51%
2015	50%	48%
2013	50%	84%
2012	80%	86%
2011	50%	84%
2010	50%	84%

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<50%

37%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2022	50%	37%
2021	50%	28%

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(21-22)

≥50%

86%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2022	50%	86%
2021	50%	84%
2020	50%	83%
2019	50%	84%
2018	50%	84%
2017	50%	83%
2016	50%	83%
2015	50%	84%
2014	80%	83%
2013	50%	83%
2012	50%	82%

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.42

0.40

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2023	0.34	0.39
2022	0.26	0.38
2021	0.22	0.38
2020	0.15	0.38
2019	0.15	0.38
2018	0.32	0.36
2017	0.32	0.36
2016	0.29	0.36
2015	0.24	0.35
2014	0.31	0.35
2013	0.27	0.33
2012	0.31	0.34
2011	0.26	0.33
2010	0.22	0.30
2009	0.17	0.29
2008	0.28	0.28
2007	0.30	0.28

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% American Indian

10%

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2023	6%	10%
2022	2%	11%
2021	2%	11%
2018	5%	12%
2017	5%	12%
2016	5%	12%
2015	1%	11%
2014	4%	11%
2012	3%	12%
2010	6%	12%
2009	7%	12%
2008	12%	11%
2007	12%	12%

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% Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2022)
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2022	2%	1%
2021	2%	1%
2020	2%	1%
2019	2%	1%
2018	3%	1%
2017	3%	1%
2016	1%	1%
2015	4%	1%
2014	4%	1%
2013	7%	1%
2012	6%	1%
2011	6%	1%
2010	4%	1%
2008	1%	1%
2007	1%	1%

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% Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2023	4%	6%
2022	4%	5%
2020	6%	5%
2019	6%	5%
2018	5%	4%
2017	5%	4%
2016	5%	4%
2015	4%	4%
2014	4%	4%
2013	3%	4%
2012	4%	4%
2011	4%	4%
2010	2%	3%
2009	2%	3%
2008	3%	3%

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% Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2023	2%	1%
2014	2%	1%
2013	3%	1%
2012	4%	1%
2011	4%	1%
2007	3%	1%

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% White

75%

77%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2023	81%	77%
2022	86%	78%
2021	88%	78%
2020	92%	78%
2019	92%	78%
2018	82%	79%
2017	82%	79%
2016	84%	79%
2015	87%	80%
2014	83%	80%
2013	85%	81%
2012	83%	81%
2011	86%	82%
2010	88%	83%
2009	91%	83%
2008	84%	84%
2007	83%	84%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

11%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2023	7%	5%
2022	6%	4%
2021	8%	4%
2018	5%	3%
2017	5%	3%
2016	5%	3%
2015	4%	3%
2014	3%	3%
2013	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,596 is higher than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $24,982 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MT)

Total Revenue

$2 MM

$2,285 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2023	$2 MM	$2 MM
2022	$2 MM	$2 MM
2021	$2 MM	$2 MM
2020	$2 MM	$2 MM
2019	$2 MM	$2 MM
2018	$2 MM	$2 MM
2017	$2 MM	$2 MM
2016	$2 MM	$2 MM
2015	$1 MM	$2 MM
2014	$1 MM	$2 MM
2012	$1 MM	$2 MM
2011	$1 MM	$2 MM
2010	$1 MM	$2 MM
2009	$2 MM	$1 MM
2008	$2 MM	$2 MM
2007	$2 MM	$1 MM
2006	$1 MM	$1 MM

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Spending

$1 MM

$2,298 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2023	$1 MM	$2 MM
2022	$2 MM	$2 MM
2021	$1 MM	$2 MM
2020	$2 MM	$2 MM
2019	$2 MM	$2 MM
2018	$1 MM	$2 MM
2017	$2 MM	$2 MM
2016	$1 MM	$2 MM
2015	$2 MM	$2 MM
2014	$1 MM	$2 MM
2012	$1 MM	$2 MM
2011	$1 MM	$2 MM
2010	$2 MM	$2 MM
2009	$1 MM	$1 MM
2008	$1 MM	$1 MM
2007	$1 MM	$1 MM
2006	$1 MM	$1 MM

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Revenue / Student

$26,596

$15,312

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2023	$28,604	$17,353
2022	$28,585	$17,118
2020	$28,585	$17,118
2018	$30,588	$17,300
2017	$25,541	$17,087
2016	$25,117	$16,286
2015	$27,736	$15,305
2014	$26,281	$16,457
2009	$27,600	$13,611
2008	$23,582	$14,981
2007	$20,842	$13,019

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Spending / Student

$24,982

$15,401

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	North Star High School District	Montana
2023	$26,868	$16,311
2022	$29,019	$16,545
2020	$29,019	$16,545
2018	$29,196	$17,245
2017	$24,590	$16,779
2016	$23,417	$16,362
2015	$28,774	$14,876
2014	$24,491	$16,381
2009	$25,836	$13,259
2008	$21,134	$13,942
2007	$19,408	$12,364

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Best North Star High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

North Star High School

(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
:

Top 20%

105 3rd Ave Ne
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481

Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Star High School District?

North Star High School District manages 1 public schools serving 57 students.

What is the rank of North Star High School District?

North Star High School District is ranked #28 out of 333 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in North Star High School District?

75% of North Star High School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student/teacher ratio of North Star High School District?

North Star High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

What is North Star High School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $24,982 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 1 school
Grades: 09-12
Enrollment: 57 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
: Bottom 50%
: <50% (Btm 50%)
: <50% (Top 50%)
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education