Bozeman Schools Break Enrollment Record for 2nd Straight Year

For the second year in a row, the Bozeman School District has grown to its largest size in its history. Last year, enrollment hit 6,294 people but this year, enrollment has grown by more than 200 students and has now reached more than 6,500 students. In spring, administrators had estimated a 170 student addition.

Now, a record 2,000 students will attend Bozeman High School. 1,470 middle schoolers are now between Chief Joseph and Sacajawea Middle School. And nearly 3,045 elementary students will be spread across Bozeman’s Elementary schools.

In light of the growing enrollment, Bozeman will ask voters to approve bonds to expand Sacajawea Middle School and expanding Hawthorne Elementary School. That vote will occur November 3^rd, 2015.

The Bozeman School District has also started planning for a second high school in Bozeman. They want a new school in place within the next four to five years, when enrollment at Bozeman High, currently the best ranked public school in Montana, is expected to reach 2,400 students. The district is already in discussions with a few architecture firms to get the project rolling.

Bozeman has seen increases in population all across the board. Whether for travel, tourism, schools or overall population, its clear Bozeman continues to attract additional residents.

Source: http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/education/bozeman-schools-break-enrollment-record-eye-high-school-no/article_959b4ddb-3d80-51b5-9f62-473f607a076c.html