At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
318
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
36%-21pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Dawson High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Glendive, Montana. The school enrolls 318 students. It is part of the Dawson H S district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictDawson H S
County30021
CityGlendive
ZIP59330
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300834000240
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment318
White89.3%
Hispanic / Latino7.2%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
89.3%
Hispanic
7.2%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.