Sunburst High School

Sunburst High School is a 9-12 campus of rural-scale scale in Sunburst, Montana, overseen by Sunburst K-12 Schools, caters to 40 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 83% smaller than the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 238 students.

Sunburst High School is one of 3 schools operated by Sunburst K-12 Schools, a district that hosts 123 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Sunburst High School lists that nearly all students (90%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% multiracial, 3% Native American.

On the income-and-resources front, Sunburst High School records 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 5.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Sunburst High School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 100% of students at Sunburst High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Toole County (around 66%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Around the school, Toole County reports that median household earnings sit near $57,731, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Sunburst High School is one of 11 public schools in Toole County (combined enrollment of about 681 students).

Nearest neighbor: Sunburst 7 - 8, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a rural site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sunburst High School has decreased 26%, going from 54 students in 2018 to 40 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 8.0:1 in 2018 to 5.9:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for Sunburst High School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.