Denton High School

Denton High School operates as a tiny senior high in Denton, Montana, operated by Denton H S. Current enrollment sits at 16 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 93% smaller than the state mean of about 238.

Denton H S is the operating authority for Denton High School, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

Looking at the student body, Denton High School reports that 75% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder reads as 13% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, 6% Black. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 93%.

In terms of school funding signals, Denton High School records 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 4.8:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.3:1 average. Around 44% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Fergus County) logs that median household earnings sit near $63,706, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Denton High School is one of 24 public schools in Fergus County (combined enrollment of about 1,605 students).

The closest other public school is Denton School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Denton High School.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 16%: 19 students in 2018 compared to 16 in 2025. The White share of enrollment rose from 68% to 75% over that span.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.