Bozeman H S

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Bozeman, Montana - 2 schools

An equity score of 14/100 ranks Bozeman H S #134 of 141 districts in Montana (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,268 per pupil, Bozeman H S ranks #308 of 394 Montana districts by per-pupil spending (Montana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,631
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,268
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bozeman H S operates 2 public schools serving 2,631 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Gallatin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,268 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 394 Montana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Montana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 67.9% local, 26.7% state, and 5.4% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 14/100, ranked #134 of 141 in Montana against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (30 AP courses district-wide), a 340.1:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 21.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.0% White, 8.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Gallatin High School, enrolling 1,442 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Gallatin High School accounts for 53.0% of all Bozeman H S student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Bozeman H S a distant remainder — means Bozeman 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

Bozeman H S student-counselor ratio is 340:1 — 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 Bozeman H S is typically wider than the Bozeman H S-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Bozeman H S chronic absenteeism rate is 21.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.4%
Federal
26.7%
State
67.9%
Local

Funding Equity

14
Equity Score
134 / 141
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Bozeman H S.

White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 3.6%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 2
Schools with AP
30 AP courses total
340.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Bozeman H S

School Enrollment
Gallatin High School
1,442
Bozeman High School
1,279

How Bozeman H S Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Montana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Helena H S Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Belgrade Elem Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Butte Elem Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Great Falls H S Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Kalispell Elem Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Bozeman H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bozeman H S?

Bozeman H S has 2 schools, including 2 high. Total enrollment is 2,631 students.

How much does Bozeman H S spend per student?

Bozeman H S spends $12,268 per student. The district has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #134 in Montana.

What is the demographic composition of Bozeman H S?

Bozeman H S students are 85.0% White, 8.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bozeman H S?

Bozeman H S has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #134 out of 141 districts in Montana.