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Circle High School

1105 F Avenue, Circle, MT 59215 · (406) 485-3600 · McCone County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL74 STUDENTS
Enrollment
74
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
7 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
34 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
18
Grade 10
19
Grade 11
15
Grade 12
22
Student demographics
White
7095%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
23%
STATE 7%
Two+
11%
STATE 5%
Native American
11%
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
4561%
Female
2939%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
48.0%
MT avg 47.2%
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
+8 (+12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 10.6:1
% White
95%
was 91%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Circle High School

Located at 1105 F Avenue, in Circle, Montana, Circle High School is an one-room-style senior high that instructs 74 students (grades 9 through 12), operated by Circle H S. Compared to the state average of about 238 students per school, that is 69% leaner than typical.

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

On demographics, Circle High School shows that 95% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder looks like 3% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.3:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 46% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, census data for McCone County shows the typical household earns roughly $69,375 per year, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Circle High School is one of 5 public schools in McCone County (combined enrollment of about 253 students).

The closest other public school is Bo Peep School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around Circle High School.

Circle High School operates from an outlying location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 12%: 66 students in 2018 compared to 74 in 2025.

On allk12, members of the Circle High School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

McCone County at a glance

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Population
1,670
Census ACS
Median income
$69,375
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
253 students

Quick facts

School name
Circle High School
District
Circle H S
Address
1105 F Avenue, Circle, MT 59215
Phone
(406) 485-3600
County
McCone County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
74
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
34 (46%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
300681000187
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Circle High School
How large is Circle High School?
Circle High School enrolls approximately 74 students in grades 09-12.
Is Circle High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Circle High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Circle High School?
Approximately 11.3:1 students per teacher at Circle High School.
What is the student diversity at Circle High School?
Student demographics at Circle High School are roughly 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Circle High School?
Circle High School is overseen by Circle H S in McCone County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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