Absarokee H S

Absarokee, Montana — 1 schools

71
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$26,672
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Absarokee H S operates 1 public schools serving 71 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 74 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Stillwater County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,672 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 72.8% local, 26.0% state, and 1.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $135,517 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 74:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 14.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.9% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Absarokee High School accounts for 100.0% of all Absarokee H S student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Absarokee H S-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Absarokee H S student-counselor ratio is 74:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Absarokee H S chronic absenteeism rate is 14.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

1.1%
Federal
26.0%
State
72.8%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Stillwater County county, where this district is located.

$884
Studio/mo
$958
1 BR/mo
$1,257
2 BR/mo
$1,748
3 BR/mo
$2,109
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$135,517
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Absarokee H S.

White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Multiracial 2.7%
Other 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

74:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Absarokee H S

School Enrollment
Absarokee High School
74

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Absarokee H S?

Absarokee H S has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 71 students.

How much does Absarokee H S spend per student?

Absarokee H S spends $26,672 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Absarokee H S?

The average teacher salary in Absarokee H S is $135,517 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Absarokee H S?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Stillwater County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Absarokee H S?

Absarokee H S students are 91.9% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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