- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 302763000769
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
West Yellowstone Hs shrank from 81 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 302763000769 · West Yellowstone, MT High · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 10:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Yellowstone School (127 students)
West Yellowstone Hs shrank from 81 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
West Yellowstone Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Yellowsto
West Yellowstone School
127 students
- West Yellowsto
West Yellowstone 6-8
65 students
- This school
West Yellowstone Hs
60 students
What this shows West Yellowstone Hs reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Yellowstone Hs compares
West Yellowstone Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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.
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
District finance for West Yellowstone K-12 reports $13,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~60 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), down 11.
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 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 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.
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.