- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Missoula, MT
Sentinel High School
Federal NCES profile for Sentinel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 301854000564
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sentinel High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 1,365
- students enrolled
Sentinel High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sentinel High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Missoula H S · Montana
NCES ID 301854000564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Sentinel High School held near 1,386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.2 → 87.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 301854000564 · Missoula, MT High · MID · TRAD
1,365 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hellgate High School (1,262 students)
Sentinel High School held near 1,386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.2 → 87.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Sentinel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sentinel High School
1,365 students
- Hellgate High
Hellgate High School
1,262 students
- Big Sky High S
Big Sky High School
1,148 students
- Seeley-Swan Hi 85
Seeley-Swan High School
85 students
What this shows Sentinel High School reports 1,365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sentinel High School compares
Sentinel 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,365 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,365
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 88% in Montana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$13,142
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Sentinel High School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Missoula H S reports $13,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sentinel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellgate High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Sky High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seeley-Swan High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sentinel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Missoula
2 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 (~1,365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sentinel High School
How many students attend Sentinel High School?
Sentinel High School has 1,365 students enrolled. It is a high school in Missoula, MT. CCD year-over-year: 1,378 (2022-23) → 1,386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sentinel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sentinel High School is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sentinel High School?
The largest demographic group at Sentinel High School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sentinel High School?
Sentinel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Sentinel High School rank among high schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Sentinel High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Missoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Missoula H S?
Besides Sentinel High School, Missoula H S also operates Hellgate High School (1,262 students), Big Sky High School (1,148 students), and Seeley-Swan High School (85 students). See the Missoula H S district page for the complete list.