Ronan H S

Ronan, Montana — 1 schools

416
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,418
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ronan H S operates 1 public schools serving 416 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 376 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lake County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,418 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 24.8% local, 45.6% state, and 29.6% 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 $62,668 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #62 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 (4 AP courses district-wide), a 262.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 68.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 35.1% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

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

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

Ronan H S student-counselor ratio is 263:1 — 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 Ronan H S is typically wider than the Ronan H S-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Ronan H S chronic absenteeism rate is 68.1% — 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?

29.6%
Federal
45.6%
State
24.8%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
62 / 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 Lake County county, where this district is located.

$1,097
Studio/mo
$1,104
1 BR/mo
$1,444
2 BR/mo
$1,865
3 BR/mo
$1,990
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$62,668
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 Ronan H S.

White 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Multiracial 13.0%
Other 46.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
262.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
68.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Ronan H S

School Enrollment
Ronan High School
376

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ronan H S?

Ronan H S has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 416 students.

How much does Ronan H S spend per student?

Ronan H S spends $15,418 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #62 in Montana.

What is the average teacher salary in Ronan H S?

The average teacher salary in Ronan H S is $62,668 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Ronan H S?

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

What is the demographic composition of Ronan H S?

Ronan H S students are 35.1% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ronan H S?

Ronan H S has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #62 out of 141 districts in Montana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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