Broadwater High School

Broadwater High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
201 N Spruce St,  Townsend, MT
Townsend Public Schools
3.6
2.6
182 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sheri Heavrin
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
214:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
89.7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic
2.7%
Native American
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montana State University 69 Students
University of Montana 48 Students
University of Montana Western 31 Students
Montana Technological University 22 Students
Montana State University - Northern 22 Students
Carroll College 21 Students
Washington State University 20 Students
North Dakota State University 15 Students
Montana State University - Billings 15 Students
Dickinson State University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 12 Students
Nursing 11 Students
Biology 11 Students
Dental Hygiene 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7 Students
Veterinary Sciences 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Accounting 5 Students
Creative Writing 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 43 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/22/2025
I have had the most wonderful experience with my school. I have learned to be kind to everyone and to be myself. One specific thing that I think has shaped my school is the teachers. The teachers are the best thing about the school their all so kind and caring. The teachers really go beyond to understand every student and I know that if I ever need to go to anyone for anything I can go to a teacher.
4.0 Senior
11/10/2020
The staff at Broadwater High School is amazing. I wish the school offered more class choices, i.e., AP classes.
4.0 Senior
6/20/2018
It's be a really good experience for me. The students are great, the teachers are great and the overall atmosphere it great. Everyone knows everyone and that gives the school a very comfortable feeling.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/28/2024
the teachers are very involved with the kids and most not buddy teach but coach also. Like all schools they have better and worse but in the whole they are a great school.
1.0 parent
11/1/2018
Quote from my son” It’s such a bad place, everyone picked on me!
1.0 parent
6/27/2017
Horrible. Bad education. Principal is a joke. Teachers bully kids and humiliate them in front of the students. Good old buddy deal style education
5.0 parent
9/9/2015
My son had went to a previous school and could not even read when we came to Townsend in 2nd Grade. They took time with him all through grade school and high school and he flourished because of that. He wasn't a fan of the extra attention in high school, but it helped. My daughter did well and she e...

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Broadwater High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Townsend, MT and is served by the Townsend Public Schools in Montana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 182 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34.5% are proficient in reading. Broadwater High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Townsend Junior High School, Cecelia Hazelton School, and more. Learn more about what Townsend has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Broadwater High School.

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