Enrollment
363
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Libby, MT
Libby High School
Federal NCES profile for Libby 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 301653000518
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Libby High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Libby · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Montana
- 363
- students enrolled
Libby High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Libby High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Libby, MT.
School address
District: Libby K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301653000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Libby High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Libby High School
Libby High School is a large high school in Libby, Montana, enrolling 363 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Montana schools and 53% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 363 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Libby K-12 Schools spends $11,799 per pupil, 39% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Libby K-12 Schools also operates Libby Elementary School (582 students) and Libby Middle School (182 students) alongside Libby High School.
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 Libby High School compares
Libby 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Montana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$11,799
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Libby High School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Libby K-12 Schools, which includes Libby High School.
$11,799
Per student
-39%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 41.6%
Federal 32.2%
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 Libby High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Libby Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Libby High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Libby High School
How many students attend Libby High School?
Libby High School has 363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Libby, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Libby High School is 18.1:1, 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 Libby High School?
The largest demographic group at Libby High School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Libby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Libby High School?
Libby High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Libby High School rank among public schools in Libby?
By Resource Investment Index, Libby High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Libby, 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 Libby on the city page.
Is Libby High School a good school?
Libby High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools. 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 Libby K-12 Schools?
Besides Libby High School, Libby K-12 Schools also operates Libby Elementary School (582 students) and Libby Middle School (182 students). See the Libby K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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