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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GERALDINE K-12·NCES 301221000333

Geraldine High School

238 Brewster St, Geraldine, MT 59446 · (406) 737-4371 · Chouteau County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL19 STUDENTS
Enrollment
19
High
DISTRICT 26 · STATE 238
Student : Teacher
5.1:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.0:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
13 students
DISTRICT 60% · 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
6
Grade 10
8
Grade 11
3
Grade 12
2
Student demographics
White
19100%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 76%
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
947%
Female
1053%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
19
-5 (-21%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
5.1:1
was 4.9:1
% White
100%
was 96%
% Hispanic
0%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Geraldine High School

Geraldine High School operates as a minimally staffed senior high in Geraldine, Montana, overseen by Geraldine K-12. Current enrollment sits at 19 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 92% leaner than the state mean of about 238.

Across the 3 schools in Geraldine K-12 (77 students total), Geraldine High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Geraldine High School reports that nearly all students (100%) are White. That is meaningfully more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 77%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Geraldine High School has 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 5.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Geraldine High School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 68% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Chouteau County (around 52%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

In the surrounding community, census data for Chouteau County shows median household income runs about $58,218, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Geraldine High School is one of 15 public schools in Chouteau County (combined enrollment of about 701 students).

Nearest neighbor: Geraldine Elementary, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 21%: 24 students in 2018 compared to 19 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 96% to 100% across the same window.

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Chouteau County at a glance

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Population
5,906
Census ACS
Median income
$58,218
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
701 students

Quick facts

School name
Geraldine High School
District
Geraldine K-12
Address
238 Brewster St, Geraldine, MT 59446
Phone
(406) 737-4371
County
Chouteau County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
19
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
5.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
13 (68%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
301221000333
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Geraldine High School
How large is Geraldine High School?
Geraldine High School enrolls approximately 19 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Geraldine High School serve?
Geraldine High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Geraldine High School have?
Geraldine High School employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Geraldine High School?
At Geraldine High School, the student body is approximately 100% White.
Who oversees Geraldine High School?
Geraldine High School is overseen by Geraldine K-12 in Chouteau County.
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