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Winifred High School

507 Main Street, Winifred, MT 59489 · (406) 462-5420 · Fergus County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL42 STUDENTS
Enrollment
42
High
DISTRICT 51 · STATE 238
Student : Teacher
7.3:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.5:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
23 students
DISTRICT 52% · 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
9
Grade 10
12
Grade 11
11
Grade 12
10
Student demographics
White
4095%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 76%
Two+
12%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Native American
12%
DISTRICT 2% · 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
2150%
Female
2150%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
48.0%
MT avg 47.2%
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
42
+5 (+14%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.3:1
was 5.8:1
% White
95%
was 97%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Winifred High School

Winifred High School, a rural-scale 9-12 campus in Winifred, Montana, operated by Winifred K-12 Schools, hosts 42 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts it 82% smaller than the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 238 students.

Within Winifred K-12 Schools, which oversees 3 schools and 152 students, Winifred High School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Winifred High School reports that 95% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest breaks down as 2% multiracial, 2% Native American. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 7.3:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.3:1 average. Around 55% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Fergus County put the typical household earns roughly $63,706 per year, about 24% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Winifred High School is one of 24 public schools in Fergus County (combined enrollment of about 1,605 students).

The closest other public school is Winifred School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Winifred High School.

Winifred High School operates from a low-density location.

Over the past 7-year window. Winifred High School's enrollment has climbed 14% since 2018, when it stood at 37 (now 42). Class-load math has grew: from 5.8:1 in 2018 to 7.3:1 in 2025.

On allk12, members of the Winifred High School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Fergus County at a glance

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Population
11,687
Census ACS
Median income
$63,706
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
1,605 students

Quick facts

School name
Winifred High School
District
Winifred K-12 Schools
Address
507 Main Street, Winifred, MT 59489
Phone
(406) 462-5420
County
Fergus County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
42
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
7.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
23 (55%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
302838000790
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Winifred High School
What is the total enrollment at Winifred High School?
Winifred High School enrolls approximately 42 students in grades 09-12.
Is Winifred High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Winifred High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Winifred High School have?
Winifred High School employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.3:1.
How diverse is Winifred High School?
Winifred High School reports a student body of 95% White, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Winifred High School?
Winifred High School is overseen by Winifred K-12 Schools in Fergus County.
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