Enrollment
125
High
STATE 238
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROCKY BOY H S·NCES 302891101086
Rocky Boy High School
81 Mission Taylor Road, Box Elder, MT 59521 · (406) 395-4270 · Hill County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL125 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
9 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
125 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
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 29 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 41 | 33% |
| Grade 11 | 32 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 23 | 18% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 40% · US 70%
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
Schools most like Rocky Boy High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Boy High School this school | 125 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Wolf Point High School Wolf Point | 200 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Harlem High School Harlem | 175 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Arlee High School Arlee | 135 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Hays-Lodge Pole High Sch Hays | 84 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Box Elder High School Box Elder | 86 | 100.0% | N/A |
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 Rocky Boy High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 125 | #71 of 180 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #18 of 83 |
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 2024-25Enrollment
125
-22 (-15%) vs 2020
+9% since 2000-01, when it was 115
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 14.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 125 | 8.7 | 14.4:1 | 100% (125) |
| 2023-24 | 146 | 10.1 | 14.5:1 | 100% (146) |
| 2022-23 | 148 | 8.8 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 147 | 10 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 134 | 11.7 | 11.5:1 | 100% (134) |
| 2015-16 | 132 | 11 | 12.0:1 | 100% (132) |
| 2010-11 | 153 | 11 | 13.9:1 | 98% (150) |
| 2000-01 | 115 | 9 | 12.8:1 | 94% (108) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rocky Boy High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (134 to 125); teachers down 25% (11.7 to 8.7).
About Rocky Boy High School
In Box Elder, Montana, part of Hill County, Rocky Boy High School is a high school. Enrollment is 125 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 9 through 12. Against the 238-student average for high schools in Montana, enrollment here is 47% lower.
For district matters, Rocky Boy High School falls under Rocky Boy H S.
At Rocky Boy High School, Native American students make up 93% of the student body. The remaining students are 6% Hispanic. Rocky Boy High School has a diversity index of 13%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school reported 8.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 14.4:1. The 11.3:1 average for high schools in Montana is lower than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 100% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
In the county around the school, Hill County, median household income is about $52,798, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 16%. Rocky Boy High School is among the 18 public schools in Hill County.
The closest public school, Rocky Boy 7-8, is less than a tenth of a mile from Rocky Boy High School. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
Rocky Boy High School is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
Rocky Boy High School saw enrollment fall 15% between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Hill County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,155
Census ACS
Median income
$52,798
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
2,958 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Box Elder
- Rocky Boy SchoolElementary · 348 students
- Box Elder SchoolElementary · 232 students
- Box Elder High SchoolHigh · 86 students
- Rocky Boy 7-8Middle · 73 students
- Box Elder 7-8Middle · 66 students
Nearby schools
- Rocky Boy 7-80.0 mi · 73
- Rocky Boy School0.0 mi · 348
- Box Elder School11.1 mi · 232
- Box Elder 7-811.1 mi · 66
- Box Elder High School11.1 mi · 86
- Bear Paw School12.1 mi · 10
Frequently asked questions
About Rocky Boy High SchoolHow many students attend Rocky Boy High School?
Rocky Boy High School enrolls approximately 125 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Rocky Boy High School serve?
Rocky Boy High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Rocky Boy High School have?
Rocky Boy High School employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Rocky Boy High School?
Student demographics at Rocky Boy High School are roughly 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
What district is Rocky Boy High School in?
Rocky Boy High School is part of Rocky Boy H S.
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