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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
Enrollment
54
High
DISTRICT 55 · STATE 238
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
Grade 9
11
Grade 10
18
Grade 11
10
Grade 12
15
Student demographics
White
4685%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
36%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 7%
Two+
59%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
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
2852%
Female
2648%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
49.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
54
-8 (-13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
was 7.5:1
% White
85%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About White Sulphur Springs HS

Set in White Sulphur Springs, Montana, White Sulphur Springs HS is a very small high school, part of White Sulphur Spgs K-12. It works with 54 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 238 students per school, that is 77% smaller than typical.

Within White Sulphur Spgs K-12, which oversees 3 schools and 165 students, White Sulphur Springs HS is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, White Sulphur Springs HS reports that nearly all students (85%) are White. Beyond that, the school reports 9% multiracial, 6% Hispanic. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 96%.

On the resource side, White Sulphur Springs HS reports 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 8.1:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 46% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Around the school, Meagher County reports that the typical household earns roughly $71,932 per year, about 30% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. White Sulphur Springs HS is one of 3 public schools in Meagher County (combined enrollment of about 165 students).

White Sulphur Springs 7-8 is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at White Sulphur Springs HS has decreased 13%, going from 62 students in 2018 to 54 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share contracted from 90% to 85%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Meagher County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
White Sulphur Springs HS
District
White Sulphur Spgs K-12
Address
405 Central Avenue South, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Phone
(406) 547-3351
County
Meagher County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
54
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
8.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
25 (46%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
302877000803
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About White Sulphur Springs HS
What 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.
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