Enrollment
24
High
DISTRICT 26 · STATE 238
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DODSON K-12·NCES 300912000261
Dodson High School
124 First Ave W, Dodson, MT 59524 · (406) 383-4362 · Phillips County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL24 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.9:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
24 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 6 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 8 | 33% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 5 | 21% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Dodson K-12. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 48 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Dodson High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 24 | #153 of 180 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
24
-11 (-31%) vs 2020
-51% since 1990-91, when it was 49
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
was 11.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 24 | 4 | 6.0:1 | 100% (24) |
| 2023-24 | 32 | 3.8 | 8.4:1 | 100% (32) |
| 2022-23 | 31 | 3.2 | 9.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 3 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 27 | 4.6 | 5.9:1 | 100% (27) |
| 2015-16 | 25 | N/A | N/A | 88% (22) |
| 2010-11 | 24 | 5 | 4.8:1 | 88% (21) |
| 2000-01 | 36 | 6 | 6.0:1 | 61% (22) |
| 1990-91 | 49 | 6 | 8.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dodson High School.
About Dodson High School
Located in Dodson, Montana, Dodson High School is a small high school. It serves 24 students in grades 9 through 12. For comparison, high schools in Montana average about 238 students.
Dodson K-12 includes 3 schools. Together they enroll 78 students.
The large majority of students at Dodson High School, 83%, are Native American. The next largest groups are 8% White, 4% Hispanic, and 4% multiracial.
Its 4 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 6.0:1. That ratio is under the 11.3:1 average for high schools in Montana. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 100%. For comparison, public schools in Phillips County average 63%.
Federal survey data for Phillips County show that median household income is about $53,417, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Dodson High School is among the 13 public schools in Phillips County.
The closest other public school is Dodson 7-8, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
NCES assigns Dodson High School the locale Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
The number of students dropped from 35 to 24 over 4 years. By 2024-25, the school had 6.0 students per teacher, compared with 11.7 in 2020-21.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Dodson High School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Phillips County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,221
Census ACS
Median income
$53,417
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
662 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dodson K-12
- Dodson SchoolElementary · 38 students
- Dodson 7-8Middle · 16 students
Other schools in Dodson
- Dodson SchoolElementary · 38 students
- Dodson 7-8Middle · 16 students
Nearby schools
- Dodson 7-80.0 mi · 16
- Dodson School0.0 mi · 38
- Malta High School17.2 mi · 128
- Malta 6-7-817.2 mi · 111
- Malta K-517.7 mi · 246
- Harlem High School25.9 mi · 175
Frequently asked questions
About Dodson High SchoolHow large is Dodson High School?
Dodson High School enrolls approximately 24 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Dodson High School serve?
Dodson High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Dodson High School have?
Dodson High School employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dodson High School?
At Dodson High School, the student body is approximately 8% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Is Dodson High School public or private?
Dodson High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Dodson K-12.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.