Fort Benton High School

At 1820 Washington in Fort Benton, Montana, Fort Benton High School operates as a low-enrollment high school. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 112 students. Average enrollment for high schools in Montana is about 238, so this school runs 53% smaller than that.

For district matters, Fort Benton High School falls under Fort Benton H S.

The student body at Fort Benton High School is 88% White. The rest of enrollment is 6% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. Among all residents of Chouteau County, the White share is about 77%. The school's diversity index is 21%, meaning two students picked at random have a 21% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.

With 8.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Fort Benton High School was 12.7:1. This ratio sits 1.3 above the 11.3:1 average for high schools in Montana. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 44%. Compared with the 52% average for public schools in Chouteau County, the school's rate is lower.

Federal survey data for Chouteau County show that the median household income is $58,218, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 15 public schools in Chouteau County, enrolling about 701 students in all.

Of nearby public schools, Fort Benton 7-8 is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. Fort Benton High School has 2 other public schools within five miles.

The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).

Over 4 years, Fort Benton High School's enrollment climbed 20%, to 112. By 2024-25, the school had 12.7 students per teacher, compared with 11.6 in 2020-21.

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