- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Darby, MT
Darby High School
Federal NCES profile for Darby High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 300828000238
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darby High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Darby · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 116
- students enrolled
Darby High School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darby High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Darby, MT.
School address
District: Darby K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300828000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Darby High School held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 300828000238 · Darby, MT High · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Darby School (170 students)
Darby High School held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Darby High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Darby School
Darby School
170 students
- This school
Darby High School
116 students
- Darby 7-8 48
Darby 7-8
48 students
What this shows Darby High School reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Darby High School compares
Darby 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 57% in Montana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$15,285
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Darby High School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Darby K-12 Schools reports $15,285 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Darby High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darby School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darby 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darby High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~116 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Darby High School
How many students attend Darby High School?
Darby High School has 116 students enrolled. It is a high school in Darby, MT. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darby High School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darby High School?
The largest demographic group at Darby High School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Darby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darby High School?
Darby High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Darby High School rank among public schools in Darby?
By Resource Investment Index, Darby High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Darby, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Darby K-12 Schools?
Besides Darby High School, Darby K-12 Schools also operates Darby School (170 students) and Darby 7-8 (48 students). See the Darby K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.