Enrollment
13
High
DISTRICT 13 · STATE 238
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LIMA K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 301671000520
Lima High School
1 North Harrison, Lima, MT 59739 · (406) 276-3571 · Beaverhead County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL13 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
4.2:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.0:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
5 students
DISTRICT 53% · 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 | 3 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 3 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 38% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 15% |
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 Lima K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Lima High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13 | #172 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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
13
-9 (-41%) vs 2020
-65% since 1990-91, when it was 37
Student : Teacher
4.2:1
was 5.5:1
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 | 13 | 3.1 | 4.2:1 | 38% (5) |
| 2023-24 | 18 | 4.1 | 4.4:1 | 61% (11) |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 4.3 | 5.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 22 | 4 | 5.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 20 | 4.6 | 4.4:1 | 55% (11) |
| 2015-16 | 17 | 4 | 4.3:1 | 65% (11) |
| 2010-11 | 29 | 5 | 5.8:1 | 66% (19) |
| 2000-01 | 37 | 5 | 7.4:1 | 32% (12) |
| 1990-91 | 37 | 4 | 9.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lima High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 35% (20 to 13); teachers down 32% (4.6 to 3.1).
About Lima High School
Lima High School is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a high school in Lima, Montana. Enrollment stands at 13 students, covering grades 9 through 12. It has 95% fewer students than the average for high schools in Montana (about 238).
Lima High School is a school in Lima K-12 Schools. The district has 3 schools and 39 students.
The share of students at Lima High School who are White is 100%. Among people living in Beaverhead County, the White share is about 91%.
For every teacher at Lima High School, there are about 4.2 students; the school has 3.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for high schools in Montana is 11.3:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. There are 5 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 38% of enrollment.
American Community Survey estimates for Beaverhead County show that the median household earns about $61,268 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 38%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. Beaverhead County has 12 public schools with about 1,182 students, including Lima High School.
Lima School sits less than a tenth of a mile from Lima High School. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
NCES assigns Lima High School the locale Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment was 22 in 2020-21 and 13 in 2024-25. Large swings like this can come from changes to the grades a school serves. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 5.5:1; by 2024-25 it was 4.2:1.
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Beaverhead County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,713
Census ACS
Median income
$61,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,182 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lima K-12 Schools
- Lima SchoolElementary · 21 students
- Lima 7-8Middle · 5 students
Nearby schools
- Lima School0.0 mi · 21
- Lima 7-80.0 mi · 5
- Grant School34.6 mi · 7
- CLARK COUNTY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL36.6 mi · 43
- LINDY ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL36.8 mi · 48
Frequently asked questions
About Lima High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Lima High School?
Lima High School enrolls approximately 13 students in grades 09-12.
Is Lima High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lima High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Lima High School have?
Lima High School employs 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.2:1.
How diverse is Lima High School?
Lima High School reports a student body of 100% White.
Who oversees Lima High School?
Lima High School is overseen by Lima K-12 Schools in Beaverhead County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.