Enrollment
15
High
DISTRICT 19 · STATE 238
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WESTBY K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 302773000771
Westby High School
101 5th Ave East, Westby, MT 59275 · (406) 385-2225 · Sheridan County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL15 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
4.4:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.3:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
3 students
DISTRICT 34% · 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 | 3 | 20% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 20% |
| Grade 12 | 7 | 47% |
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 Westby K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Westby High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 15 | #169 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
15
-4 (-21%) vs 2020
-58% since 1990-91, when it was 36
Student : Teacher
4.4:1
was 4.8:1
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 | 15 | 3.4 | 4.4:1 | 20% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 3.8 | 5.0:1 | 58% (11) |
| 2022-23 | 24 | 3.1 | 7.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 19 | 4 | 4.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 19 | 4.8 | 4.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 4 | 5.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 22 | 5 | 4.4:1 | 14% (3) |
| 2000-01 | 24 | 4 | 6.0:1 | 13% (3) |
| 1990-91 | 36 | 5 | 7.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Westby High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (19 to 15); teachers down 29% (4.8 to 3.4).
About Westby High School
Westby High School is a small high school serving families in Westby, Montana. The latest federal count shows 15 students in grades 9 through 12. Against the 238-student average for high schools in Montana, enrollment here is 94% lower.
Westby High School is among 3 schools run by Westby K-12 Schools, which serves 57 students.
White students are the large majority at Westby High School, with 80% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 13% Hispanic and 7% Native American. Census estimates put the White share of Sheridan County's population at about 91%.
Westby High School operates with 3.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 4.4:1. That ratio is under the 11.3:1 average for high schools in Montana. Westby High School reports 20% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Compared with the 41% average for public schools in Sheridan County, the school's rate is lower.
According to the American Community Survey, in Sheridan County, median household income is about $70,147, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 26%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. A total of 9 public schools operate in Sheridan County, serving about 486 students.
Westby School is located less than a tenth of a mile from Westby High School. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
Westby High School falls in the Rural: Remote locale category, used for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal counts put enrollment at 19 in 2020-21 and 15 in 2024-25, a 21% decrease.
Parents and students can post about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs at Westby High School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Sheridan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,669
Census ACS
Median income
$70,147
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
486 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Westby K-12 Schools
- Westby SchoolElementary · 33 students
- Westby 7-8Middle · 9 students
Other schools in Westby
- Westby SchoolElementary · 33 students
- Westby 7-8Middle · 9 students
Other Westby High schools
One other US public school is named Westby High. Westby High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Westby HighWestby, WI · 319 students
Nearby schools
- Westby School0.0 mi · 33
- Westby 7-80.0 mi · 9
- GRENORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL17.8 mi · 83
- GRENORA HIGH SCHOOL17.8 mi · 83
- Plentywood High School23.8 mi · 101
- Plentywood School23.8 mi · 179
Frequently asked questions
About Westby High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Westby High School?
Westby High School enrolls approximately 15 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Westby High School serve?
Westby High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westby High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Westby High School is approximately 4.4:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Westby High School?
At Westby High School, the student body is approximately 80% White, 13% Hispanic.
Who oversees Westby High School?
Westby High School is overseen by Westby K-12 Schools in Sheridan County.
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