District Overview
Located at 900 N Merrill Ave in Glendive, Montana, the Dawson High School District serves as an active, independent public school district set within a remote town community. Exclusively dedicated to secondary education, the district operates a single high school facility offering instruction for students in grades 9 through 12. The campus currently supports a close-knit student body of 318 pupils—comprising 88 ninth graders, 76 sophomores, 80 juniors, and 74 seniors—creating a focused high school environment designed to prepare young adults for post-secondary education and career pathways. The student population includes 172 male and 146 female students, representing diverse backgrounds including White, Hispanic, American Indian, multiracial, Asian, Black, and Pacific Islander demographics.

To foster academic success and campus well-being, the district maintains a robust staff footprint totaling approximately 87.44 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This instructional and operational team includes 45.74 FTE teachers, 2.95 FTE instructional aides, and 38.75 FTE support staff personnel, ensuring an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio and comprehensive individualized support. For families, educators, and researchers looking to explore the district's academic programs or administrative services, further information is available via their official website at dchsglendive.com or by contacting the main office at (406) 377-2555.
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Total Schools
318
Total Students
45.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dawson H S
Demographic Student Count
White284
Hispanic23
Black2
Asian1
Two or More4
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    284 (89.3%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (7.2%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dawson H S
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:1
Students:318*
Teachers (FTE):45.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Dawson H S
Found 1 Schools
Charter School 318 Students