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Charlo High School

404 1st Ave West, Charlo, MT 59824 · (406) 644-2206 · Lake County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL80 STUDENTS
Enrollment
80
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
80 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
20
Grade 11
25
Grade 12
14
Student demographics
White
5873%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
23%
STATE 7%
Two+
1013%
STATE 5%
Native American
1013%
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
3746%
Female
4354%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
49.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
80
-14 (-15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 11.6:1
% White
73%
was 61%
% Hispanic
3%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Charlo High School

Charlo High School is a 9-12 campus of tiny scale in Charlo, Montana, run under Charlo H S, caters to 80 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 238 students per school, that is 66% leaner than typical.

Charlo High School is a school of Charlo H S, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Looking at the student body, Charlo High School reports that White students make up the majority at 73%; the rest breaks down as 13% multiracial, 13% Native American, 3% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.6:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 100% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. By comparison, Lake County runs at roughly 83%, so the school's eligibility rate is higher than the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Lake County indicate median household earnings sit near $63,360, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Charlo High School is one of 21 public schools in Lake County (combined enrollment of about 4,302 students).

Charlo 6-8 is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Looking at the recent track record. Charlo High School's enrollment has fell 15% since 2018, when it stood at 94 (now 80). White enrollment moved from 61% to 73% across the same window.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Lake County at a glance

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Population
32,561
Census ACS
Median income
$63,360
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,302 students

Quick facts

School name
Charlo High School
District
Charlo H S
Address
404 1st Ave West, Charlo, MT 59824
Phone
(406) 644-2206
County
Lake County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
80
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
80 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
300611500177
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Charlo High School
How large is Charlo High School?
Charlo High School enrolls approximately 80 students in grades 09-12.
Is Charlo High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Charlo High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Charlo High School have?
Charlo High School employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Charlo High School?
Student demographics at Charlo High School are roughly 73% White, 3% Hispanic, 13% Two or more.
Is Charlo High School public or private?
Charlo High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Charlo H S.
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