Northern Cheyenne Tribal School District

1 Campus Drive
Busby, MT 59016
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 169 students in Northern Cheyenne Tribal School District.
Public Schools in Northern Cheyenne Tribal School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
169 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
(21-22)
≤10%
35%
≤10%
46%
<50%
37%
(21-22)
<50%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.40
% American Indian
100%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Northern Cheyenne Tribal School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
1 Campus Drive
Busby, MT 59016
(406) 592-3646
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northern Cheyenne Tribal School District?
Northern Cheyenne Tribal School District manages 1 public schools serving 169 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Cheyenne Tribal School District?
100% of Northern Cheyenne Tribal School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Cheyenne Tribal School District?
Northern Cheyenne Tribal School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : <50%
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤10%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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