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Stanford High School

104 4th Avenue South, Stanford, MT 59479 · (406) 566-2265 · Judith Basin County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL42 STUDENTS
Enrollment
42
High
DISTRICT 36 · STATE 238
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
Grade 9
12
Grade 10
11
Grade 11
7
Grade 12
12
Student demographics
White
42100%
DISTRICT 94% · 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
2252%
Female
2048%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
42
+5 (+14%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.4:1
was 9.5:1
% White
100%
was 100%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Stanford High School

Stanford High School is a high school of rural-scale scale in Stanford, Montana, overseen by Stanford K-12 Schools, enrolling 42 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 238 students per school, that is 82% leaner than typical.

Stanford K-12 Schools comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 108 students; Stanford High School is among them.

Looking at the student body, Stanford High School shows that nearly all students (100%) are White. That is noticeably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 90%.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 8.4:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 45% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Judith Basin County indicate median household earnings sit near $59,000, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Across Judith Basin County's 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 277 students), Stanford High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Stanford 7-8, roughly 0.0 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Stanford High School has ticked up 14%, going from 37 students in 2018 to 42 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 9.5:1 in 2018 to 8.4:1 today.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Judith Basin County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Stanford High School
District
Stanford K-12 Schools
Address
104 4th Avenue South, Stanford, MT 59479
Phone
(406) 566-2265
County
Judith Basin County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
42
Teachers (FTE)
5
Student–teacher ratio
8.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
19 (45%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
302499000717
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Stanford High School
What 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.
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