Enrollment
60
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Yellowstone, MT
West Yellowstone Hs
Federal NCES profile for West Yellowstone Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 302763000769
👥 S:T ratio 60
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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
West Yellowstone Hs earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Yellowstone · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- students per teacher
- 60
- students enrolled
West Yellowstone Hs has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Yellowstone Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Yellowstone, MT.
School address
District: West Yellowstone K-12 · Montana
NCES ID 302763000769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Yellowstone Hs compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Yellowstone Hs
West Yellowstone Hs is a mid-sized high school in West Yellowstone, Montana, enrolling 60 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 60 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 120 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Yellowstone K-12 spends $12,130 per pupil, 37% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Yellowstone K-12 also operates West Yellowstone School (127 students) and West Yellowstone 6-8 (65 students) alongside West Yellowstone Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Yellowstone Hs compares
West Yellowstone Hs on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Montana - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.7%
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
$12,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, West Yellowstone Hs is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Yellowstone K-12, which includes West Yellowstone Hs.
$12,130
Per student
-37%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.5%
State 32.7%
Federal 7.8%
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.
How West Yellowstone Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Yellowstone 6-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Yellowstone Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~60 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Yellowstone Hs
How many students attend West Yellowstone Hs?
West Yellowstone Hs has 60 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Yellowstone, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Yellowstone Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Yellowstone Hs is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 West Yellowstone Hs?
The largest demographic group at West Yellowstone Hs is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in West Yellowstone, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Yellowstone Hs?
West Yellowstone Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Yellowstone Hs rank among public schools in West Yellowstone?
By Resource Investment Index, West Yellowstone Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Yellowstone, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Yellowstone on the city page.
Is West Yellowstone Hs a good school?
West Yellowstone Hs earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Yellowstone K-12?
Besides West Yellowstone Hs, West Yellowstone K-12 also operates West Yellowstone School (127 students) and West Yellowstone 6-8 (65 students). See the West Yellowstone K-12 district page for the complete list.
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