Enrollment
42
High
DISTRICT 36 · STATE 238
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STANFORD K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 302499000717
Stanford High School
104 4th Avenue South, Stanford, MT 59479 · (406) 566-2265 · Judith Basin County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL42 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
8.4:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.5:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
19 students
DISTRICT 43% · 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 | 12 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 11 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 7 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 12 | 29% |
Student demographics
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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Stanford K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Stanford High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 42 | #127 of 180 |
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
42
+17 (+68%) vs 2020
-28% since 1990-91, when it was 58
Student : Teacher
8.4:1
was 6.3:1
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 | 42 | 5 | 8.4:1 | 45% (19) |
| 2023-24 | 33 | 5 | 6.6:1 | 45% (15) |
| 2022-23 | 30 | 4.3 | 6.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 25 | 4 | 6.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 37 | 3.9 | 9.5:1 | 46% (17) |
| 2015-16 | 22 | 3 | 7.3:1 | 27% (6) |
| 2010-11 | 36 | 5 | 7.2:1 | 42% (15) |
| 2000-01 | 65 | 6 | 10.8:1 | 34% (22) |
| 1990-91 | 58 | 7 | 8.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Stanford High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 14% (37 to 42); teachers up 27% (3.9 to 5).
About Stanford High School
Stanford High School is a small high school in Stanford, Montana, under Stanford K-12 Schools. The school reports 42 students in grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in Montana is about 238 students.
Stanford K-12 Schools counts 3 schools and 108 students, including Stanford High School.
Federal enrollment data show Stanford High School is 100% White. Among all residents of Judith Basin County, the White share is about 90%.
Federal staffing data show 5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Stanford High School and a ratio of 8.4:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 11.3:1 average for high schools in Montana. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 45% of enrollment.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Judith Basin County show that the median household income is $59,000, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. Stanford High School is one of 9 public schools in the county.
Stanford 7-8 is the public school closest to Stanford High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
Stanford High School has an NCES locale of Rural: Remote.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, reported enrollment went from 25 to 42. Such a large difference may reflect a change in the grades served. By 2024-25, the school had 8.4 students per teacher, compared with 6.3 in 2020-21.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Stanford High School, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Judith Basin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,071
Census ACS
Median income
$59,000
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
277 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Stanford K-12 Schools
- Stanford SchoolElementary · 54 students
- Stanford 7-8Middle · 12 students
Other schools in Stanford
- Stanford SchoolElementary · 54 students
- Stanford 7-8Middle · 12 students
Nearby schools
- Stanford 7-80.0 mi · 12
- Stanford School0.0 mi · 54
- Geyser School14.9 mi · 20
- Geyser High School14.9 mi · 13
- Geyser 7-814.9 mi · 5
- Denton 6-817.5 mi · 7
Frequently asked questions
About Stanford High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Stanford High School?
Stanford High School enrolls approximately 42 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Stanford High School serve?
Stanford High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanford High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Stanford High School is approximately 8.4:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Stanford High School?
At Stanford High School, the student body is approximately 100% White.
Who oversees Stanford High School?
Stanford High School is overseen by Stanford K-12 Schools in Judith Basin County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.