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Saco High School

321 Hwy 243, Saco, MT 59261 · (406) 527-3531 · Phillips County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL15 STUDENTS
Enrollment
15
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
4.3:1
4 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
10 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
2
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
2
Grade 12
5
Student demographics
White
15100%
STATE 76%
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
853%
Female
747%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
15
-3 (-17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.3:1
was 4.4:1
% White
100%
was 94%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Saco High School

Saco High School is one of the micro-enrollment senior highs in Saco, Montana, operated by Saco H S, with 15 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 238 students per school, that is 94% below typical.

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

On the student-mix side, Saco High School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (100%). By comparison, Phillips County as a whole is about 81% White, so the school skews noticeably more White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 4.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.3:1 average. About 67% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Phillips County put the typical household earns roughly $53,417 per year, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Saco High School is one of 13 public schools in Phillips County (combined enrollment of about 662 students).

Nearest neighbor: Saco School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 17%: 18 students in 2018 compared to 15 in 2025. The White share of enrollment increased from 94% to 100% over that span.

Inside the community feed, members of the Saco High School community share and discuss open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Phillips County at a glance

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Population
4,221
Census ACS
Median income
$53,417
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
662 students

Quick facts

School name
Saco High School
District
Saco H S
Address
321 Hwy 243, Saco, MT 59261
Phone
(406) 527-3531
County
Phillips County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
15
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
4.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
10 (67%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
302340000683
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Saco High School
How large is Saco High School?
Saco High School enrolls approximately 15 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Saco High School serve?
Saco High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Saco High School?
Approximately 4.3:1 students per teacher at Saco High School.
What is the student diversity at Saco High School?
Student demographics at Saco High School are roughly 100% White.
What district is Saco High School in?
Saco High School is part of Saco H S.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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