Enrollment
143
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 302391000694
Shelby High School — Shelby, MT
Federal NCES profile for Shelby High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 63
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Shelby H S · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shelby High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Shelby High School reports 143 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 143 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Shelby H S spends $27,518 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.9% from local sources (property taxes), 26.9% from the state, and 13.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shelby High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 27% in Montana — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,518
per pupil, district-wide
— above Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 143 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 143 Top 61% in Montana — larger than 39% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 9.2:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302391000694
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 143:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.2%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby H S, which includes Shelby High School.
$27,518
Per student
+28%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.9%
State 26.9%
Federal 13.2%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Shelby High School
How many students attend Shelby High School?
Shelby High School has 143 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelby, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby High School is 9.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby High School?
The largest demographic group at Shelby High School is White at 77.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Shelby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby High School?
Shelby High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.