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Terry High School

215 East Park, Terry, MT 59349 · (406) 635-5533 · Prairie County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL48 STUDENTS
Enrollment
48
High
DISTRICT 54 · STATE 238
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.8:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
20 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 58%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
15
Grade 10
14
Grade 11
11
Grade 12
8
Student demographics
White
4185%
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
24%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7%
Two+
24%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Native American
36%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 10%
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
2858%
Female
2042%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
48
+3 (+7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
was 6.5:1
% White
85%
was 78%
% Hispanic
4%
was 13%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Terry High School

As a micro-enrollment four-year high school in Terry, Montana, Terry High School educates 48 students from grades 9 through 12, part of Terry K-12 Schools. Compared to the state average of about 238 students per school, that is 80% leaner than typical.

Terry High School is one of 3 schools operated by Terry K-12 Schools, a district that teaches 161 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Terry High School reports that 85% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder looks like 6% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. Compared to Prairie County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Terry High School has 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 9.6:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.3:1 average. About 42% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Prairie County runs at roughly 53%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Prairie County indicate the typical household earns roughly $51,250 per year, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 17%. Terry High School is one of 3 public schools in Prairie County (combined enrollment of about 161 students).

The closest other public school is Terry Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Looking at the recent track record. Terry High School's enrollment has rose 7% since 2018, when it stood at 45 (now 48). Hispanic enrollment moved from 13% to 4% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 6.5:1 in 2018 to 9.6:1 today.

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Prairie County at a glance

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Population
1,250
Census ACS
Median income
$51,250
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
161 students

Quick facts

School name
Terry High School
District
Terry K-12 Schools
Address
215 East Park, Terry, MT 59349
Phone
(406) 635-5533
County
Prairie County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
48
Teachers (FTE)
5
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
20 (42%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
302595000736
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Terry High School
What is the total enrollment at Terry High School?
Terry High School enrolls approximately 48 students in grades 09-12.
Is Terry High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Terry High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Terry High School have?
Terry High School employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Terry High School?
Student demographics at Terry High School are roughly 85% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
What district is Terry High School in?
Terry High School is part of Terry K-12 Schools.
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