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Noxon High School

300 Noxon Avenue, Noxon, MT 59853 · (406) 847-2442 · Sanders County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL56 STUDENTS
Enrollment
56
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
6.8:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
55 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
9
Grade 10
9
Grade 11
14
Grade 12
24
Student demographics
White
4275%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
814%
STATE 7%
Black
12%
STATE 1%
Asian
12%
STATE 1%
Two+
47%
STATE 5%
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
3563%
Female
2138%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
30.0%
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
56
-9 (-14%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.8:1
was 8.4:1
% White
75%
was 85%
% Hispanic
14%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 0%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Noxon High School

Noxon High School is a high school of one-room-style scale in Noxon, Montana, part of Noxon H S, serveing 56 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 238 students per school, that is 76% smaller than typical.

Noxon High School is a school of Noxon H S, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

In terms of who attends, Noxon High School logs that White students make up the majority at 75%. Other groups include 14% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 89%.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 6.8:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 98% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Sanders County) shows that median household income runs about $57,476, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. In all, Sanders County runs 16 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,321 students), of which Noxon High School is one.

The closest other public school is Noxon School, roughly 0.0 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Noxon High School operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Noxon High School has edged down 14%, going from 65 students in 2018 to 56 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 5% to 14% over that span. Class-load math has fell: from 8.4:1 in 2018 to 6.8:1 in 2025.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Sanders County at a glance

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Population
13,285
Census ACS
Median income
$57,476
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,321 students

Quick facts

School name
Noxon High School
District
Noxon H S
Address
300 Noxon Avenue, Noxon, MT 59853
Phone
(406) 847-2442
County
Sanders County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
56
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
6.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
55 (98%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
301950000600
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Noxon High School
How many students attend Noxon High School?
Noxon High School enrolls approximately 56 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Noxon High School serve?
Noxon High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noxon High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Noxon High School is approximately 6.8:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Noxon High School?
At Noxon High School, the student body is approximately 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Noxon High School public or private?
Noxon High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Noxon H S.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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