Enrollment
54
High
DISTRICT 55 · STATE 238
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WHITE SULPHUR SPGS K-12·NCES 302877000803
White Sulphur Springs HS
405 Central Avenue South, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645 · (406) 547-3351 · Meagher County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL54 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
8.1:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.4:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
25 students
DISTRICT 48% · 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 | 11 | 20% |
| Grade 10 | 18 | 33% |
| Grade 11 | 10 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 15 | 28% |
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 40% · US 70%
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 White Sulphur Spgs K-12. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
49.5%
MT avg 47.2%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Montana average is about 47 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like White Sulphur Springs HS
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Sulphur Springs HS this school | 54 | 46.3% | N/A |
| Shields Valley High Schl Clyde Park | 59 | 39.0% | N/A |
| Fort Benton High School Fort Benton | 112 | 43.8% | N/A |
| Circle High School Circle | 74 | 45.9% | N/A |
| Centerville High School Sand Coulee | 73 | 39.7% | N/A |
| Absarokee High School Absarokee | 74 | 39.2% | N/A |
Matched among Montana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where White Sulphur Springs HS ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 54 | #121 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
54
-17 (-24%) vs 2020
-49% since 1990-91, when it was 105
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
was 10.1:1
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 | 54 | 6.7 | 8.1:1 | 46% (25) |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 7.7 | 7.7:1 | 47% (28) |
| 2022-23 | 56 | 5.9 | 9.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 71 | 7 | 10.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 8.3 | 7.5:1 | 52% (32) |
| 2015-16 | 60 | 7 | 8.6:1 | 45% (27) |
| 2010-11 | 79 | 9 | 8.8:1 | 44% (35) |
| 2000-01 | 82 | 8 | 10.3:1 | 37% (30) |
| 1990-91 | 105 | 9 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for White Sulphur Springs HS.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (62 to 54); teachers down 19% (8.3 to 6.7).
About White Sulphur Springs HS
White Sulphur Springs HS is a very small high school in White Sulphur Springs, Montana. Enrollment stands at 54 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts enrollment 77% below the 238-student average for high schools in Montana.
White Sulphur Spgs K-12 is made up of 3 schools with 165 students in all.
White students account for 85% of the school's enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 9% multiracial and 6% Hispanic. The White share of the county population is higher, at 96%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 26, compared with 70 nationally.
The school had 6.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. The school's 8.1:1 compares with an average of 11.3:1 for high schools in Montana. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 46%. That is in line with the 44% average for public schools in Meagher County.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Meagher County show that the median household earns about $71,932 a year, about 30% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 14%. Across Meagher County, 3 public schools serve about 165 students.
The closest school to White Sulphur Springs HS is White Sulphur Springs 7-8, located less than a tenth of a mile away. White Sulphur Springs HS is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
The federal government classifies White Sulphur Springs HS's location as Rural: Remote.
Over 4 years, enrollment decreased by 17 students, from 71 to 54. Federal data show the ratio falling from 10.1:1 to 8.1:1.
The allk12 page for White Sulphur Springs HS lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Meagher County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,007
Census ACS
Median income
$71,932
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
165 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in White Sulphur Spgs K-12
- White Sulphur Springs ElElementary · 91 students
- White Sulphur Springs 7-8Middle · 20 students
Other schools in White Sulphur Springs
- White Sulphur Springs ElElementary · 91 students
- White Sulphur Springs 7-8Middle · 20 students
Nearby schools
- White Sulphur Springs 7-80.0 mi · 20
- White Sulphur Springs El0.0 mi · 91
- Broadwater High School33.1 mi · 196
- Cecelia Hazelton School33.2 mi · 423
- Townsend 7-833.2 mi · 114
Frequently asked questions
About White Sulphur Springs HSWhat is the total enrollment at White Sulphur Springs HS?
White Sulphur Springs HS enrolls approximately 54 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does White Sulphur Springs HS serve?
White Sulphur Springs HS serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does White Sulphur Springs HS have?
White Sulphur Springs HS employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1.
What is the student diversity at White Sulphur Springs HS?
Student demographics at White Sulphur Springs HS are roughly 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 9% Two or more.
Is White Sulphur Springs HS public or private?
White Sulphur Springs HS is a public K-12 school, overseen by White Sulphur Spgs K-12.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.