Hinsdale H S

Located in the remote rural community of Hinsdale, Montana, the Hinsdale High School District serves local secondary students from its single school site at 600 N Montana. Operating as an active, independent public school district, Hinsdale High School focuses exclusively on upper-level secondary education, offering instruction for students in grades 9 through 12. Positioned in a classic small-town setting, the district provides an essential educational and civic anchor for the surrounding area, combining traditional public school values with accessible communication channels via its district office and online presence.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district maintained an intimate learning environment with a total enrollment of 18 students—spanning 3 freshmen, 1 sophomore, 8 juniors, and 6 seniors, with a student body composed of 12 female and 6 male learners, primarily of White and American Indian backgrounds. This small enrollment is paired with a dedicated professional workforce of approximately 15.8 full-time equivalent staff members, including 6.2 full-time equivalent teachers alongside instructional aides and support personnel. The resulting remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio allows educators to deliver highly individualized instruction and tailored support, offering researchers a compelling model of small-scale rural education and providing families a supportive, close-knit academic community.