Enrollment
40
High
DISTRICT 41 · STATE 238
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SUNBURST K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 302532000726
Sunburst High School
414 3rd St South, Sunburst, MT 59482 · (406) 937-2811 · Toole County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL40 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
5.9:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.2:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
40 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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 | 9 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 10 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 13 | 33% |
| Grade 12 | 8 | 20% |
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
Based on grade levels within Sunburst K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Sunburst High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 40 | #134 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
40
-6 (-13%) vs 2020
-51% since 1990-91, when it was 82
Student : Teacher
5.9:1
was 9.2:1
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 | 40 | 6.8 | 5.9:1 | 100% (40) |
| 2023-24 | 49 | 6.6 | 7.4:1 | 39% (19) |
| 2022-23 | 40 | 8 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 46 | 5 | 9.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 54 | 6.7 | 8.0:1 | 31% (17) |
| 2015-16 | 58 | 8 | 7.3:1 | 24% (14) |
| 2010-11 | 66 | 9 | 7.3:1 | 26% (17) |
| 2000-01 | 83 | 9 | 9.2:1 | 14% (12) |
| 1990-91 | 82 | 7 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sunburst High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 26% (54 to 40); teachers unchanged (6.7 to 6.8).
About Sunburst High School
Sunburst High School is a small high school in Montana, with an address in Sunburst. The student body numbers 40 students, from grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in Montana is about 238, so this school runs 83% smaller than that.
Sunburst K-12 Schools is made up of 3 schools with 123 students in all.
At Sunburst High School, White students make up 90% of the student body. Smaller groups are 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% multiracial, and 3% Native American.
With 6.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Sunburst High School was 5.9:1. The 11.3:1 average for high schools in Montana is higher than this school's figure. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 100%. For comparison, public schools in Toole County average 66%.
County data help place the school in context: in Toole County, median household income is about $57,731, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. The public schools of Toole County number 11 and enroll about 681.
Sunburst 7 - 8 is located less than a tenth of a mile from Sunburst High School. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
Sunburst High School has an NCES locale of Rural: Remote.
Sunburst High School had 46 students in 2020-21 and 40 in 2024-25, a 13% decrease. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 9.2:1 in 2020-21 to 5.9:1 in 2024-25.
The Sunburst High School community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Toole County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,061
Census ACS
Median income
$57,731
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
681 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sunburst K-12 Schools
- Sunburst ElementaryElementary · 57 students
- Sunburst 7 - 8Middle · 26 students
Other schools in Sunburst
- Sunburst ElementaryElementary · 57 students
- Sunburst 7 - 8Middle · 26 students
- Hillside Colony SchoolCombined
- Rimrock Colony SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- Sunburst 7 - 80.0 mi · 26
- Sunburst Elementary0.2 mi · 57
- Glacier Elementary School14.2 mi · 10
- Horizon Elementary18.0 mi · 15
- Big Rose Colony School19.0 mi · 14
- Zenith Elementary19.4 mi · 11
Frequently asked questions
About Sunburst High SchoolHow many students attend Sunburst High School?
Sunburst High School enrolls approximately 40 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Sunburst High School serve?
Sunburst High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Sunburst High School?
Approximately 5.9:1 students per teacher at Sunburst High School.
How diverse is Sunburst High School?
Sunburst High School reports a student body of 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Sunburst High School in?
Sunburst High School is part of Sunburst K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.