- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bozeman, MT
Gallatin High School
Federal NCES profile for Gallatin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 300459001128
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallatin High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #15 of 22
- public schools in Bozeman · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Montana
- 1,442
- students enrolled
Gallatin High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin High School ranks #15 of 22 public schools in Bozeman, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+128 students YoY
Gallatin High School grew from 1,351 students in 2022-23 to 1,479 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 84.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+128 students YoY 300459001128 · Bozeman, MT High · MID · TRAD
1,442 enr · 18:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bozeman High School (1,279 students)
Gallatin High School grew from 1,351 students in 2022-23 to 1,479 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 84.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Gallatin High School compares
Gallatin High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,442 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,442
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 94% in Montana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Gallatin 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 Gallatin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallatin 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 (~1,442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gallatin High School
How many students attend Gallatin High School?
Gallatin High School has 1,442 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bozeman, MT. CCD year-over-year: 1,351 (2022-23) → 1,479 (2023-24), up 128.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallatin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallatin High School is 18:1, which is 53% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallatin High School?
The largest demographic group at Gallatin High School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Bozeman, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallatin High School?
Gallatin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Gallatin High School rank among public schools in Bozeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin High School ranks #15 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 Gallatin High School, Bozeman H S also operates Bozeman High School (1,279 students). See the Bozeman H S district page for the complete list.