District Overview
Located at 7842 Shepherd Road in Shepherd, Montana, the Shepherd High School District serves as an active, traditional public school system dedicated exclusively to high school education. Situated in a distant rural setting within the broader Billings metropolitan area, this single-facility district offers a focused secondary experience for 225 students spanning grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is balanced across all four grade levels—ranging from 60 freshmen and 59 sophomores to 55 juniors and 51 seniors—fostering an intimate, close-knit learning community where students receive a well-rounded high school experience grounded in local values.

A defining strength of the district is its strong staffing structure, which includes approximately 81 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to supporting student development. With over 35 full-time teachers on faculty, the district maintains an exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 6 to 1, enabling highly personalized instruction, strong mentorship, and tailored academic intervention. This instructional team is complemented by four instructional aides and a substantial support staff of over 41 full-time personnel, ensuring a fully supported educational environment. Prospective families, students, and educational researchers can explore additional district resources online at shepherd.k12.mt.us or connect directly with the district administration at (406) 373-5461.
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Total Schools
225
Total Students
35.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shepherd H S
Demographic Student Count
White193
Hispanic8
Black7
Asian3
Two or More1
American Indian12
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    193 (85.8%)
  • American Indian
    12 (5.3%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.6%)
  • Black
    7 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Shepherd H S
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High1
Other0
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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:225*
Teachers (FTE):35.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.4
Schools in Shepherd H S
Found 1 Schools
Charter School 225 Students