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Rocky Boy High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Box Elder, MT · NCES 302891101086

At a glance

Reported students

125

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

8.7

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Montana high enrollment

62nd percentile

Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

125

Rocky Boy High School: 125 reported students.

State peer staffing position

75th percentile

14.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
646
Teachers (FTE)
47
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1

What the reported data says about Rocky Boy High School

Rocky Boy High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Box Elder. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Rocky Boy H S. NCES reports 125 students for 2024–25.

Among 186 high schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, above the Montana median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (92.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%). English learners represent 100% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Rocky Boy High School

  1. 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
100%
Students with disabilities
18.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
100%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White0%
  • Hispanic6.4%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native92.8%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Rocky Boy High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Rocky Boy School

Elementary · Rocky Boy Elem

PK–08348under 0.1 mi
Rocky Boy 7-8

Middle · Rocky Boy Elem

07–0873under 0.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Rocky Boy High School

What grades does Rocky Boy High School serve?

Rocky Boy High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rocky Boy H S.

How many students attend Rocky Boy High School?

Rocky Boy High School reported 125 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 186 Montana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 646 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocky Boy High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 125 students and 8.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Rocky Boy High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Rocky Boy High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Rocky Boy H S attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Rocky Boy High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Rocky Boy High School in?

Rocky Boy High School is part of Rocky Boy H S, based in Box Elder, MT, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Rocky Boy High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rocky Boy School (under 0.1 mi), Rocky Boy 7-8 (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.