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Absarokee High School

327 S Woodard Ave, Absarokee, MT 59001 · (406) 328-4583 · Stillwater County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL74 STUDENTS
Enrollment
74
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
29 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
21
Grade 10
13
Grade 11
26
Grade 12
14
Student demographics
White
6892%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
23%
STATE 7%
Two+
23%
STATE 5%
Native American
23%
STATE 10%
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
3953%
Female
3547%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
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
74
-18 (-20%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
was 12.4:1
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Absarokee High School

Set in Absarokee, Montana, Absarokee High School is a micro-enrollment 9-12 campus, run under Absarokee H S. It enrolls 74 students across grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 238 students each, so Absarokee High School sits 69% smaller than that benchmark.

Operationally, Absarokee High School answers to Absarokee H S, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

Demographically, Absarokee High School logs that the student body is overwhelmingly White (92%); the rest reads as 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 3% Native American. That composition is broadly in line with Stillwater County as a whole.

On the resource side, On paper, Absarokee High School has 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 8.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Absarokee High School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 39% of students at Absarokee High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the broader community, Stillwater County reports that median household income runs about $84,732, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Stillwater County's 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,336 students), Absarokee High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Absarokee 6-8, roughly 0.0 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Absarokee High School has ticked down 20%, going from 92 students in 2018 to 74 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 12.4:1 in 2018 to 8.9:1 today.

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Stillwater County at a glance

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Population
9,182
Census ACS
Median income
$84,732
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
1,336 students

Quick facts

School name
Absarokee High School
District
Absarokee H S
Address
327 S Woodard Ave, Absarokee, MT 59001
Phone
(406) 328-4583
County
Stillwater County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
74
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
29 (39%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
300174000002
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Absarokee High School
How large is Absarokee High School?
Absarokee High School enrolls approximately 74 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Absarokee High School serve?
Absarokee High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Absarokee High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Absarokee High School is approximately 8.9:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Absarokee High School?
At Absarokee High School, the student body is approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
Is Absarokee High School public or private?
Absarokee High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Absarokee H S.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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