Browning High School

Browning H S
105 Highway 89
Browning, MT 59417
633 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Browning High School is located in Browning, Montana, and serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Blackfeet Reservation. As part of the Browning Public Schools district, the high school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing both academic development and the preservation of Blackfeet culture. The school is deeply integrated into the local landscape, reflecting the unique socio-economic and cultural context of the region it serves.

Beyond its core curriculum, Browning High School is widely recognized for its strong athletic programs, particularly in basketball, which often serve as a significant source of community pride and engagement. The school strives to provide its students with the resources needed to succeed in a rural setting while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in reservation life. By fostering an environment that honors tribal heritage alongside standard educational requirements, the school aims to prepare its graduates for both higher education and the local workforce.
633
Total Students
38.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    603 (95.3%)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.0%)
  • White
    6 (0.9%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Browning H S
Phone: (406)338-2745
Website: http://www.bps.k12.mt.us/our_schools/browning_hi
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 633
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 9 151
Grade 10 169
Grade 11 157
Grade 12 156
Gender Ratio