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Plenty Coups High School

1 High School Lane, Pryor, MT 59066 · (406) 259-7329 · Big Horn County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL64 STUDENTS
Enrollment
64
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
64 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
20
Grade 10
14
Grade 11
9
Grade 12
21
Student demographics
White
12%
STATE 76%
Native American
6398%
STATE 10%
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
3656%
Female
2844%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
Math
48.0%
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
64
+3 (+5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
was 9.4:1
% White
2%
was 0%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Plenty Coups High School

Plenty Coups High School is a micro-enrollment four-year high school in Pryor, Montana, operated by Plenty Coups H S. The school caters to 64 students in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 73% below the state mean of about 238.

Plenty Coups High School sits inside Plenty Coups H S, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Plenty Coups High School records that 98% of students identify as Native American, making the school strongly Native American-majority.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 8.1:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.3:1 average. Roughly 100% of students at Plenty Coups High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Big Horn County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $58,750 per year, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Plenty Coups High School is one of 16 public schools in Big Horn County (combined enrollment of about 2,535 students).

Pryor 7-8 is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Plenty Coups High School.

Plenty Coups High School operates from a low-density location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 5%: 61 students in 2018 compared to 64 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 9.4:1 in 2018 to 8.1:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Plenty Coups High School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Big Horn County at a glance

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Population
12,891
Census ACS
Median income
$58,750
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
2,535 students

Quick facts

School name
Plenty Coups High School
District
Plenty Coups H S
Address
1 High School Lane, Pryor, MT 59066
Phone
(406) 259-7329
County
Big Horn County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
64
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
8.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
64 (100%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
301336000398
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Plenty Coups High School
How large is Plenty Coups High School?
Plenty Coups High School enrolls approximately 64 students in grades 09-12.
Is Plenty Coups High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Plenty Coups High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plenty Coups High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Plenty Coups High School is approximately 8.1:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Plenty Coups High School?
Student demographics at Plenty Coups High School are roughly 2% White.
Who oversees Plenty Coups High School?
Plenty Coups High School is overseen by Plenty Coups H S in Big Horn County.
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