Richey High School

Richey High School is a tiny senior high in Richey, Montana, run under Richey H S. The school teaches 22 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 238 students per school, that is 91% leaner than typical.

Richey H S is the operating authority for Richey High School, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

On demographics, Richey High School lists that nearly all students (91%) are White. Other groups include 9% Native American. That composition is broadly in line with Dawson County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Richey High School has 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 5.8:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.3:1 average. Roughly 41% of students at Richey High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, Dawson County reports that median household income runs about $71,334, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Dawson County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,182 students), Richey High School is one campus in the mix.

Richey School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 29%: 31 students in 2018 compared to 22 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 97% to 91% over that span. Class-load math has tightened: from 7.8:1 in 2018 to 5.8:1 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.