Enrollment
80
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Scobey, MT
Scobey High School
Federal NCES profile for Scobey High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 302367000688
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scobey High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Scobey · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80
- students enrolled
Scobey High School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scobey High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Scobey, MT.
School address
District: Scobey K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 302367000688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scobey High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scobey High School
Scobey High School is a mid-sized high school in Scobey, Montana, enrolling 80 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 80 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 80 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Scobey K-12 Schools spends $14,835 per pupil, 23% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Scobey K-12 Schools also operates Scobey School (152 students) and Scobey 7-8 (45 students) alongside Scobey 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 Scobey High School compares
Scobey 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 60% in Montana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 80 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
- 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 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Scobey High School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scobey K-12 Schools, which includes Scobey High School.
$14,835
Per student
-23%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 37.6%
Federal 11.2%
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 Scobey High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scobey School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scobey 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scobey High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~80 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scobey High School
How many students attend Scobey High School?
Scobey High School has 80 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scobey, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scobey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scobey High School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scobey High School?
The largest demographic group at Scobey High School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Scobey, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scobey High School?
Scobey High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scobey High School rank among public schools in Scobey?
By Resource Investment Index, Scobey High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Scobey, 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 Scobey on the city page.
Is Scobey High School a good school?
Scobey High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. 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 Scobey K-12 Schools?
Besides Scobey High School, Scobey K-12 Schools also operates Scobey School (152 students) and Scobey 7-8 (45 students). See the Scobey K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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