- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Ignatius, MT
St Ignatius High School
Federal NCES profile for St Ignatius 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 300611000175
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Ignatius High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in St Ignatius · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Montana
- 121
- students enrolled
St Ignatius High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Ignatius High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in St Ignatius, MT.
School address
District: St Ignatius K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300611000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
St Ignatius High School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 300611000175 · St Ignatius, MT High · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 9.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: St Ignatius Elementary School (210 students)
St Ignatius High School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
St Ignatius High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Ignatius El
St Ignatius Elementary School
210 students
- St Ignatius Mi
St Ignatius Middle School
128 students
- This school
St Ignatius High School
121 students
What this shows St Ignatius High School reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Ignatius High School compares
St Ignatius 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 30% in Montana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.9%
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
$16,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 52.1%
White 29.8%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, St Ignatius High School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for St Ignatius K-12 Schools reports $16,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Ignatius High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Ignatius Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Ignatius High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Ignatius High School
How many students attend St Ignatius High School?
St Ignatius High School has 121 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Ignatius, MT. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius High School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Ignatius High School?
The largest demographic group at St Ignatius High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 52.1% of enrollment, in St Ignatius, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Ignatius High School?
St Ignatius 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 St Ignatius High School rank among public schools in St Ignatius?
By Resource Investment Index, St Ignatius High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in St Ignatius, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St Ignatius K-12 Schools?
Besides St Ignatius High School, St Ignatius K-12 Schools also operates St Ignatius Elementary School (210 students) and St Ignatius Middle School (128 students). See the St Ignatius K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.