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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CONRAD H S·NCES 300732000210

Conrad High School

308 South Illinois St, Conrad, MT 59425 · (406) 278-3285 · Pondera County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL126 STUDENTS
Enrollment
126
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
14 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
51 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
35
Grade 10
27
Grade 11
38
Grade 12
26
Student demographics
White
89%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
2%
STATE 7%
Asian
4%
STATE 1%
Two+
6%
STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
55%
Female
45%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
49.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
30.0%
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
126
-17 (-12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
was 11.8:1
% White
89%
was 90%
% Hispanic
2%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
4%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Conrad High School

Conrad High School is a close-knit secondary school in Conrad, Montana, run under Conrad H S. The school instructs 126 students in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 47% leaner than the state mean of about 238.

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

On demographics, Conrad High School shows that 89% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school lists 6% multiracial, 4% Asian. By comparison, Pondera County as a whole is about 79% White, so the school skews considerably more White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 8.9:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Conrad High School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 40% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is below Pondera County's rate of about 61%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Pondera County put the typical household earns roughly $52,338 per year, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. In all, Pondera County runs 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 820 students), of which Conrad High School is one.

The closest other public school is Utterback 7-8, roughly 0.3 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around Conrad High School.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Conrad High School's enrollment has declined 12% since 2018, when it stood at 143 (now 126). Class-load math has narrowed: from 11.8:1 in 2018 to 8.9:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Pondera County at a glance

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Population
6,035
Census ACS
Median income
$52,338
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
820 students

Quick facts

School name
Conrad High School
District
Conrad H S
Address
308 South Illinois St, Conrad, MT 59425
Phone
(406) 278-3285
County
Pondera County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
126
Teachers (FTE)
14
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
51 (40%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
300732000210
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Conrad High School
How many students attend Conrad High School?
Conrad High School enrolls approximately 126 students in grades 09-12.
Is Conrad High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Conrad High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Conrad High School have?
Conrad High School employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Conrad High School?
Student demographics at Conrad High School are roughly 89% White, 2% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Conrad High School public or private?
Conrad High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Conrad H S.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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