Enrollment
251
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 302619000741
Three Forks High School — Three Forks, MT
Federal NCES profile for Three Forks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 20
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 77
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: Three Forks 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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Forks High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Three Forks High School reports 251 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 64% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% higher, 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 251 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Three Forks H S spends $37,973 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.6% from local sources (property taxes), 46.3% from the state, and 0.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), 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 Three Forks 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 64% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 75% | — | — |
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
19.9:1
students per teacher
— 64% above state mean
Top 98% in Montana — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$37,973
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 251 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 251 Top 75% in Montana — larger than 25% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 19.9:1 +64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302619000741
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 251:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.2%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Forks H S, which includes Three Forks High School.
$37,973
Per student
+76%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+95%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 46.3%
Federal 0.1%
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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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Three Forks High School
How many students attend Three Forks High School?
Three Forks High School has 251 students enrolled. It is a high school in Three Forks, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Forks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Forks High School is 19.9:1, which is 64% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Forks High School?
The largest demographic group at Three Forks High School is White at 84.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Three Forks, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Forks High School?
Three Forks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) 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.