Enrollment
48
High
DISTRICT 54 · STATE 238
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TERRY K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 302595000736
Terry High School
215 East Park, Terry, MT 59349 · (406) 635-5533 · Prairie County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL48 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
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
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 | 15 | 31% |
| Grade 10 | 14 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 11 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 8 | 17% |
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 Terry K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Terry High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 48 | #124 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
48
+23 (+92%) vs 2020
-49% since 1990-91, when it was 94
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
was 4.2:1
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 | 48 | 5 | 9.6:1 | 42% (20) |
| 2023-24 | 40 | 5 | 8.0:1 | 57% (23) |
| 2022-23 | 33 | 4.5 | 7.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 25 | 6 | 4.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 45 | 7 | 6.5:1 | 49% (22) |
| 2015-16 | 45 | 6 | 7.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 51 | 6 | 8.5:1 | 41% (21) |
| 2000-01 | 69 | 5 | 13.8:1 | 22% (15) |
| 1990-91 | 94 | 9 | 10.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Terry High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (45 to 48); teachers down 28% (7 to 5).
About Terry High School
Federal records list Terry High School as a high school in Terry, Montana. The school counted 48 students in 2024-25, covering grades 9 through 12. It has 80% fewer students than the average for high schools in Montana (about 238).
Terry High School is a school in Terry K-12 Schools. The district has 3 schools and 161 students.
At Terry High School, 85% of students are White. After that, the student body is 6% Native American, 4% Hispanic, and 4% multiracial. Census estimates put Prairie County at about 89% White, close to the school's figure.
There are about 9.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Terry High School, which has 5. High schools in Montana average 11.3:1, 1.7 more students per teacher than here. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Terry High School is about 42%. That is lower than the 53% average for public schools in Prairie County.
Looking at the county, Prairie County, median household income comes to about $51,250, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 27% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 17%. The county's public schools total 3, with about 161 students.
Terry High School is less than a tenth of a mile from Terry Middle School, its nearest public school. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
Enrollment records show 25 in 2020-21 and 48 in 2024-25. Because schools sometimes add or drop grades, the two numbers may not be directly comparable. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 9.6:1, from 4.2:1.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Prairie County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Terry K-12 Schools
- Terry SchoolElementary · 92 students
- Terry Middle SchoolMiddle · 21 students
Other schools in Terry
- Terry SchoolElementary · 92 students
- Terry Middle SchoolMiddle · 21 students
Other Terry High schools
One other US public school is named Terry High. Terry High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Terry High SchoolTerry, MS · 1,127 students
Nearby schools
- Terry Middle School0.1 mi · 21
- Terry School0.1 mi · 92
- Kinsey School22.5 mi · 52
- Lindsay School30.7 mi · 7
- Kircher School32.7 mi · 51
- Jefferson School34.3 mi · 247
Frequently asked questions
About Terry High SchoolWhat 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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