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Forsyth High School

917 Park, Forsyth, MT 59327 · (406) 346-2796 · Rosebud County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL103 STUDENTS
Enrollment
103
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
9 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
33 students
STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
31
Grade 10
28
Grade 11
26
Grade 12
18
Student demographics
White
9087%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
33%
STATE 7%
Asian
11%
STATE 1%
Two+
77%
STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
22%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
5654%
Female
4746%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
48.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
48.0%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
103
-4 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 14.1:1
% White
87%
was 86%
% Hispanic
3%
was 7%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Forsyth High School

Forsyth High School is one of the intimate 9-12 campuss in Forsyth, Montana, operated by Forsyth H S, with 103 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 238 students each, so Forsyth High School sits 57% below that benchmark.

Forsyth High School sits inside Forsyth H S, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

On demographics, Forsyth High School reports that nearly all students (87%) are White; the rest comes out to 7% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 54% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.4:1. That tracks the state average closely. Roughly 32% of students at Forsyth High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Rosebud County (around 66%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

Around the school, Rosebud County reports that median household earnings sit near $49,914, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 17%. In all, Rosebud County runs 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,463 students), of which Forsyth High School is one.

Forsyth 7-8 is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Forsyth High School operates from a rural location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 4%: 107 students in 2018 compared to 103 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share declined from 7% to 3%. Class-load math has fell: from 14.1:1 in 2018 to 11.4:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Forsyth High School typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Rosebud County at a glance

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Population
8,165
Census ACS
Median income
$49,914
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,463 students

Quick facts

School name
Forsyth High School
District
Forsyth H S
Address
917 Park, Forsyth, MT 59327
Phone
(406) 346-2796
County
Rosebud County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
103
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
33 (32%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
301119000304
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Forsyth High School
How large is Forsyth High School?
Forsyth High School enrolls approximately 103 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Forsyth High School serve?
Forsyth High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Forsyth High School have?
Forsyth High School employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.
How diverse is Forsyth High School?
Forsyth High School reports a student body of 87% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Forsyth High School?
Forsyth High School is overseen by Forsyth H S in Rosebud County.
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