Highwood School

Highwood K-12
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
62 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Highwood School, located at 160 West Street South in Highwood, Montana, serves as a central hub for the small, rural community of Highwood. As a K-12 institution, it provides a close-knit educational environment where students from kindergarten through high school benefit from personalized instruction and a strong sense of community. The school emphasizes traditional academic foundations while leveraging the unique advantages of a small-town setting to foster student engagement and individualized attention.

The school plays a vital role in the life of the Highwood area, often serving as the focal point for local activities and athletics. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes and close relationships between faculty and students, Highwood School aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce. Those interested in current academic programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find more information on their official website at http://highwood.k12.mt.us.
62
Total Students
5.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    60 (96.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (3.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Highwood K-12
Phone: (406)733-2081
Website: http://highwood.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 7
Gender Ratio