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Browning High School

105 Highway 89, Browning, MT 59417 · (406) 338-2745 · Glacier County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL633 STUDENTS
Enrollment
633
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
39 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
633 students
STATE 58%
Community
1
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
151
Grade 10
169
Grade 11
157
Grade 12
156
Student demographics
White
61%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
41%
STATE 7%
Two+
193%
STATE 5%
Native American
60395%
STATE 10%
Pacific Islander
10%
STATE 0%
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
31850%
Female
31550%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
633
+57 (+10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 15.2:1
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Browning High School

Browning High School operates as a big high school in Browning, Montana, operated by Browning H S. Current enrollment sits at 633 students spanning grades 9 through 12. That puts it 166% larger than the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 238 students.

Browning High School sits inside Browning H S, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

Looking at the student body, Browning High School shows that nearly all students (95%) are Native American. The remainder looks like 3% multiracial.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.3:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Browning High School higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 100% of students at Browning High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Glacier County (around 90%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Glacier County indicate median household income runs about $46,875, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Glacier County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,685 students), of which Browning High School is one.

Stamiksiitsiikin BullShoe Elem is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.1 miles from this campus. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 10%: 576 students in 2018 compared to 633 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 15.2:1 in 2018 to 16.3:1 today.

On allk12, the feed for Browning High School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Glacier County at a glance

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Population
13,637
Census ACS
Median income
$46,875
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
21%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
2,685 students

Quick facts

School name
Browning High School
District
Browning H S
Address
105 Highway 89, Browning, MT 59417
Phone
(406) 338-2745
County
Glacier County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
633
Teachers (FTE)
39
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
633 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
300519000136
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Browning High School
What is the total enrollment at Browning High School?
Browning High School enrolls approximately 633 students in grades 09-12.
Is Browning High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Browning High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browning High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Browning High School is approximately 16.3:1 (39 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Browning High School?
At Browning High School, the student body is approximately 1% White, 1% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
What district is Browning High School in?
Browning High School is part of Browning H S.
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