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Whitehall High School

1 W Yellowstone, Whitehall, MT 59759 · (406) 287-3862 · Jefferson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL161 STUDENTS
Enrollment
161
High
STATE 238
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
9 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
67 students
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
40
Grade 10
43
Grade 11
45
Grade 12
33
Student demographics
White
15194%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
42%
STATE 7%
Two+
32%
STATE 5%
Native American
32%
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
8754%
Female
7446%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
Math
48.0%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
161
+25 (+18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
was 13.8:1
% White
94%
was 90%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Whitehall High School

Whitehall High School operates as a tight-knit four-year high school in Whitehall, Montana, part of Whitehall H S. Current enrollment sits at 161 students spanning grades 9 through 12. That puts it 32% below the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 238 students.

Whitehall High School is a school of Whitehall H S, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Whitehall High School logs that 94% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder reads as 2% Hispanic. Compared to Jefferson County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, Whitehall High School logs 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.4:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 42% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably above Jefferson County's rate of about 28%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Jefferson County put median household earnings sit near $95,490, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Across Jefferson County's 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,872 students), Whitehall High School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Whitehall Elementary, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Whitehall High School.

Whitehall High School operates from a low-density location.

Five-year trend. Whitehall High School's enrollment has increased 18% since 2018, when it stood at 136 (now 161). The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 13.8:1 in 2018 to 18.4:1 today.

On allk12, members of the Whitehall High School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Jefferson County at a glance

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Population
12,774
Census ACS
Median income
$95,490
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,872 students

Quick facts

School name
Whitehall High School
District
Whitehall H S
Address
1 W Yellowstone, Whitehall, MT 59759
Phone
(406) 287-3862
County
Jefferson County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
161
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
67 (42%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
302784000778
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Whitehall High School
What is the total enrollment at Whitehall High School?
Whitehall High School enrolls approximately 161 students in grades 09-12.
Is Whitehall High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Whitehall High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Whitehall High School?
Approximately 18.4:1 students per teacher at Whitehall High School.
How diverse is Whitehall High School?
Whitehall High School reports a student body of 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Whitehall High School?
Whitehall High School is overseen by Whitehall H S in Jefferson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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