- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bozeman, MT
Bozeman High School
Federal NCES profile for Bozeman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 300459000113
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bozeman High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #6 of 22
- public schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Montana
- 1,279
- students enrolled
Bozeman High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bozeman High School ranks #6 of 22 public schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bozeman High School held near 1,265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.1 → 75.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 300459000113 · Bozeman, MT High · MID · TRAD
1,279 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin High School (1,442 students)
Bozeman High School held near 1,265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.1 → 75.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Bozeman High School compares
Bozeman 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,279 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,279
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 83% in Montana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,794
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Bozeman High School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bozeman H S reports $13,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bozeman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bozeman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Bozeman
1 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 (~1,279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bozeman High School
How many students attend Bozeman High School?
Bozeman High School has 1,279 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 1,280 (2022-23) → 1,265 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bozeman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bozeman High School is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bozeman High School?
The largest demographic group at Bozeman High School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bozeman High School?
Bozeman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Bozeman High School rank among public schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Bozeman High School ranks #6 of 22 public schools in Bozeman, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bozeman on the city page.
What other schools are in Bozeman H S?
Besides Bozeman High School, Bozeman H S also operates Gallatin High School (1,442 students). See the Bozeman H S district page for the complete list.