- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Missoula, MT
Big Sky High School
Federal NCES profile for Big Sky High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 301854000824
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Sky High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 1,148
- students enrolled
Big Sky High School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Sky High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Missoula H S · Montana
NCES ID 301854000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Big Sky High School held near 1,227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.7 → 82.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 301854000824 · Missoula, MT High · MID · TRAD
1,148 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sentinel High School (1,365 students)
Big Sky High School held near 1,227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.7 → 82.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Big Sky High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sentinel High
Sentinel High School
1,365 students
- Hellgate High
Hellgate High School
1,262 students
- This school
Big Sky High School
1,148 students
- Seeley-Swan Hi 85
Seeley-Swan High School
85 students
What this shows Big Sky High School reports 1,148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Sky High School compares
Big Sky High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,148
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 62% in Montana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Big Sky High School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Missoula H S reports $13,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Sky High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hellgate High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seeley-Swan High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Sky High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Missoula
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Big Sky High School
How many students attend Big Sky High School?
Big Sky High School has 1,148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Missoula, MT. CCD year-over-year: 1,186 (2022-23) → 1,227 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Sky High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Sky High School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Sky High School?
The largest demographic group at Big Sky High School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Sky High School?
Big Sky High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Big Sky High School rank among high schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Sky High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Missoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Missoula H S?
Besides Big Sky High School, Missoula H S also operates Sentinel High School (1,365 students), Hellgate High School (1,262 students), and Seeley-Swan High School (85 students). See the Missoula H S district page for the complete list.