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Poplar High School

400 4th Avenue West, Poplar, MT 59255 · (406) 768-6830 · Roosevelt County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL275 STUDENTS
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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

Enrollment
275
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
20 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
275 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, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 97025%
Grade 107929%
Grade 117126%
Grade 125520%
Student demographics
6%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 40% · US 70%
White
10%
STATE 76% · US 43%
Hispanic
41%
STATE 7% · US 30%
Two+
41%
STATE 5% · US 5%
Native American
26697%
STATE 10% · US 1%
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
Male
12947%
Female
14653%

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Matched among Montana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where Poplar High School ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn MontanaIn Roosevelt County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
275#41 of 180#1 of 6
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.1:1#12 of 50N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
6.4%#50 of 50N/A
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
100%#14 of 83N/A
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked fastest growth first
+23.3%#2 of 22N/A
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 2024-25
Enrollment
275
+23 (+9%) vs 2020
+42% since 1990-91, when it was 194
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 12.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2527519.514.1:1100% (275)
2023-2427220.513.3:1100% (272)
2022-2327620.413.5:1N/A
2020-212522012.6:1N/A
2017-1822321.210.5:1100% (223)
2015-162042010.2:1100% (204)
2010-112102010.5:199% (207)
2000-012481913.1:158% (144)
1990-911941910.2:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Poplar High School.

Since 2017-18: students up 23% (223 to 275); teachers down 8% (21.2 to 19.5).

About Poplar High School

A medium-sized high school in Poplar, Montana, Poplar High School is part of Poplar H S. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend, and enrollment is 275 students.

For district matters, Poplar High School falls under Poplar H S.

Native American students make up 97% of enrollment at Poplar High School. Pick two students at random and there is a 6% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.

With 19.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Poplar High School was 14.1:1. This ratio sits 2.8 above the 11.3:1 average for high schools in Montana. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 100%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Roosevelt County is 85%.

Across Roosevelt County, the median household income is $57,063, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 25% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Roosevelt County is home to 22 public schools and about 2,353 public school students.

The next-closest public school is Poplar 7-8, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 3.

The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).

The school enrolled 275 students in 2024-25, 23 more than the 252 it had in 2020-21. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 12.6:1 to 14.1:1.

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Roosevelt County at a glance

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Population
10,526
Census ACS
Median income
$57,063
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
25%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
2,353 students

Quick facts

School name
Poplar High School
District
Poplar H S
Address
400 4th Avenue West, Poplar, MT 59255
Phone
(406) 768-6830
County
Roosevelt County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
275
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Free and reduced lunch
275 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
302127000638
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Poplar High School
What is the total enrollment at Poplar High School?
Poplar High School enrolls approximately 275 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Poplar High School serve?
Poplar High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Poplar High School is approximately 14.1:1 (20 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Poplar High School?
Poplar High School reports a student body of 0% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Poplar High School?
Poplar High School is overseen by Poplar H S in Roosevelt County.
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