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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
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
Grade 9
70
Grade 10
79
Grade 11
71
Grade 12
55
Student demographics
White
10%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
41%
STATE 7%
Two+
41%
STATE 5%
Native American
26697%
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
12947%
Female
14653%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
275
+52 (+23%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 10.5:1
% White
0%
was 2%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Poplar High School

Poplar High School is a secondary school of reasonably sized scale in Poplar, Montana, one of the schools within Poplar H S, serveing 275 students in grades 9 through 12.

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

Looking at the student body, Poplar High School lists that 97% of students identify as Native American, making the school strongly Native American-majority.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.1:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is higher than Roosevelt County's rate of about 85%.

Zooming out to the county, Roosevelt County reports that the typical household earns roughly $57,063 per year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 25% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Roosevelt County's 22 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,353 students), Poplar High School is one campus in the mix.

Poplar 7-8 is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around Poplar High School.

Poplar High School operates from a countryside location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 23%: 223 students in 2018 compared to 275 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 10.5:1 in 2018 to 14.1:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

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/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.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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