Enrollment
115
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 300627000182
Chinook High School — Chinook, MT
Federal NCES profile for Chinook High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 49
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 39
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
District: Chinook H S · Montana
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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chinook High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Chinook High School reports 115 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% 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 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 2 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 230 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chinook H S spends $26,895 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.6% from local sources (property taxes), 34.4% from the state, and 1.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Chinook 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 57% | — | — |
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 52% in Montana — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$26,895
per pupil, district-wide
— above Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 230 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 115 Top 57% in Montana — larger than 43% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300627000182
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Two or More 13.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 230:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chinook H S, which includes Chinook High School.
$26,895
Per student
+25%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 34.4%
Federal 1.0%
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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Frequently asked questions about Chinook High School
How many students attend Chinook High School?
Chinook High School has 115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chinook, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinook High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chinook High School is 12.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chinook High School?
The largest demographic group at Chinook High School is White at 82.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chinook, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chinook High School?
Chinook High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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.