Enrollment
1,266
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 300531000156
Butte High School — Butte, MT
Federal NCES profile for Butte High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 29
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butte High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Butte High School reports 1,266 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 74.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 47% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 4 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 317 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Butte H S spends $15,907 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.9% from local sources (property taxes), 35.0% from the state, and 27.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Butte High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 47% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,266 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
— 47% above state mean
Top 93% in Montana — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,907
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 317 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
244
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,266 Top 99% in Montana — larger than 1% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 74.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 +47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300531000156
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 317:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.9%
In-school suspensions 244
Out-of-school suspensions 40
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butte H S, which includes Butte High School.
$15,907
Per student
-26%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 35.0%
Federal 27.1%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Butte High School
How many students attend Butte High School?
Butte High School has 1,266 students enrolled. It is a high school in Butte, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butte High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butte High School is 17.8:1, which is 47% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butte High School?
The largest demographic group at Butte High School is White at 85.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Butte, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butte High School?
Butte High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.