Beaverhead County H S

Dillon, Montana — 1 schools

339
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,172
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Beaverhead County H S operates 1 public schools serving 339 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 339 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Beaverhead County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,172 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 57.9% local, 35.8% state, and 6.3% 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 $87,508 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #110 of 141 in Montana against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 339:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.4% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American across the district's schools.

Beaverhead Co High School accounts for 100.0% of all Beaverhead County H S student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Beaverhead County 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

Beaverhead County H S student-counselor ratio is 339:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Beaverhead County H S is typically wider than the Beaverhead County H S-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Beaverhead County H S chronic absenteeism rate is 33.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.3%
Federal
35.8%
State
57.9%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
110 / 141
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$803
Studio/mo
$978
1 BR/mo
$1,072
2 BR/mo
$1,491
3 BR/mo
$1,798
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,508
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 Beaverhead County H S.

White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Other 4.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
339:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Beaverhead County H S

School Enrollment
Beaverhead Co High School
339

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Beaverhead County H S?

Beaverhead County H S has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 339 students.

How much does Beaverhead County H S spend per student?

Beaverhead County H S spends $19,172 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #110 in Montana.

What is the average teacher salary in Beaverhead County H S?

The average teacher salary in Beaverhead County H S is $87,508 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Beaverhead County H S?

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

What is the demographic composition of Beaverhead County H S?

Beaverhead County H S students are 86.4% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Beaverhead County H S?

Beaverhead County H S has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #110 out of 141 districts in Montana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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