Big Sandy High School

As a minimally staffed senior high in Big Sandy, Montana, Big Sandy High School educates 59 students from grades 9 through 12, run under Big Sandy K-12. That puts it 75% smaller than the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 238 students.

Across the 3 schools in Big Sandy K-12 (181 students total), Big Sandy High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Big Sandy High School records that 73% of the student body identifies as White; the rest is composed of 14% Native American, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Big Sandy High School has 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 8.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Big Sandy High School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 49% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the surrounding community, Chouteau County reports that median household earnings sit near $58,218, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Big Sandy High School is one of 15 public schools in Chouteau County (combined enrollment of about 701 students).

Nearest neighbor: Big Sandy 7-8, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Big Sandy High School.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Big Sandy High School has remained close to its prior level, going from 60 students in 2018 to 59 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 87% to 73% across the same window.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.