Enrollment
132
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 302658000749
Troy High School — Troy, MT
Federal NCES profile for Troy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
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 →
The verdict
Troy High School earns an F Resource Investment Index (31/100), with class sizes near the Montana median.
- F
- Resource Index · 31/100
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 132
- students enrolled
School address
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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Troy High School reports 132 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% 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 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 132 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Troy H S spends $18,472 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.1% from local sources (property taxes), 43.3% from the state, and 4.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Troy 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 60% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
14 smaller classes than 57% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
132 larger than 13% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 65% in Montana — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$18,472
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 132 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 132 Top 60% in Montana — larger than 40% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302658000749
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 132:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.9%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy H S, which includes Troy High School.
$18,472
Per student
-14%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 43.3%
Federal 4.6%
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.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Troy High School
How many students attend Troy High School?
Troy High School has 132 students enrolled. It is a high school in Troy, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy High School is 14.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy High School?
The largest demographic group at Troy High School is White at 87.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Troy, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy High School?
Troy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.