Enrollment
1,279
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 300459000113
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bozeman High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bozeman High School
Bozeman High School is a large high school in Bozeman, Montana, enrolling 1,279 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Montana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,279 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bozeman H S spends $12,268 per pupil, 36% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bozeman's high schools, it stands alongside Gallatin High School (1,442 students): Bozeman High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 18:1).
Its district, Bozeman H S, also runs Gallatin High School (1,442 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bozeman High School compares
Bozeman High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,268
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bozeman H S, which includes Bozeman High School.
$12,268
Per student
-36%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 26.7%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Bozeman
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bozeman High School a good school?
Bozeman High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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