Highwood K-12

The Highwood K-12 district in Montana consists of three schools: Highwood School (an elementary school), Highwood High School, and Highwood Middle School. These schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with Highwood Middle School standing out as a top-ranked institution in the state.

Highwood Middle School is the clear standout, ranking 16th out of 187 Montana middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts the lowest student-to-teacher ratio of the three at 7.2, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Highwood High School is also a high-performing school, ranking 26th out of 124 Montana high schools and earning a 4-star rating. In the past, Highwood High School has achieved even higher rankings, including 4th out of 114 high schools in 2021-2022 and 8th out of 92 high schools in 2014-2015, both with 5-star ratings.

While the schools in the Highwood K-12 district vary in their racial diversity, with Highwood Middle School having a more diverse student population, the overall academic performance of the district is impressive. The lack of data on free/reduced lunch rates, however, makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic status of the student populations and potential equity considerations. Nevertheless, the Highwood schools, particularly the middle and high schools, appear to be providing a high-quality education to their students.