Whitehall H S

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Whitehall, Montana - 1 schools

At $12,660 per pupil, Whitehall H S ranks #301 of 393 Montana districts by per-pupil spending (Montana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

144
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,660
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Whitehall H S operates 1 public schools serving 144 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Jefferson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,660 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 393 Montana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Montana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 43.8% local, 53.6% state, and 2.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles.

a 322:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.8% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Whitehall High School, enrolling 161 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Whitehall H S a distant remainder — means Whitehall H S-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

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

Whitehall H S student-counselor ratio is 322:1 — 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 Whitehall H S is typically wider than the Whitehall H S-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Whitehall H S chronic absenteeism rate is 28.0% — 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 Whitehall H S is typically wider than the Whitehall 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?

2.6%
Federal
53.6%
State
43.8%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Whitehall H S.

White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Multiracial 1.9%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

322:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Whitehall H S

School Enrollment
Whitehall High School
161

How Whitehall H S Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Montana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Arlee H S Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Gallatin Gateway Elem Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Terry K-12 Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Rocky Boy H S Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Shields Valley Elem Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Whitehall 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 Whitehall H S?

Whitehall H S has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 144 students.

How much does Whitehall H S spend per student?

Whitehall H S spends $12,660 per student.

What is the demographic composition of Whitehall H S?

Whitehall H S students are 93.8% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.