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Winnett High School

305 S Broadway, Winnett, MT 59087 · (406) 429-2251 · Petroleum County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL19 STUDENTS
Enrollment
19
High
DISTRICT 23 · STATE 238
Student : Teacher
6.1:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.2:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
19 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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
7
Grade 10
3
Grade 11
5
Grade 12
4
Student demographics
White
1895%
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
15%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
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
1053%
Female
947%

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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
19
-12 (-39%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.1:1
was 7.5:1
% White
95%
was 97%
% Hispanic
5%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Winnett High School

Located at 305 S Broadway, in Winnett, Montana, Winnett High School is a micro-enrollment four-year high school that caters to 19 students (grades 9 through 12), operated by Winnett K-12 Schools. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 238 students each, so Winnett High School sits 92% leaner than that benchmark.

Winnett K-12 Schools runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 69 students. Winnett High School is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, Winnett High School logs that the student body is overwhelmingly White (95%). Other groups include 5% Hispanic.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Winnett High School has 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 6.1:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 100% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the surrounding community, census data for Petroleum County shows median household income runs about $60,208, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Winnett High School is one of 3 public schools in Petroleum County (combined enrollment of about 69 students).

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

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Winnett High School's enrollment has fell 39% since 2018, when it stood at 31 (now 19). Hispanic enrollment moved from 0% to 5% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 7.5:1 in 2018 to 6.1:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Winnett High School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Petroleum County at a glance

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Population
447
Census ACS
Median income
$60,208
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
69 students

Quick facts

School name
Winnett High School
District
Winnett K-12 Schools
Address
305 S Broadway, Winnett, MT 59087
Phone
(406) 429-2251
County
Petroleum County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
19
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
6.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
19 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
302847000792
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Winnett High School
What is the total enrollment at Winnett High School?
Winnett High School enrolls approximately 19 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Winnett High School serve?
Winnett High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Winnett High School?
Approximately 6.1:1 students per teacher at Winnett High School.
How diverse is Winnett High School?
Winnett High School reports a student body of 95% White, 5% Hispanic.
Who oversees Winnett High School?
Winnett High School is overseen by Winnett K-12 Schools in Petroleum County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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