Charlo High School

www.charlo.k12.mt.us

80 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charlo High School is a small, rural public school located in the Mission Valley of western Montana. As a cornerstone of the local community, it serves a tight-knit student population, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and close relationships with faculty and staff. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in higher education, vocational training, or the regional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Charlo High School maintains a strong focus on extracurricular involvement and school spirit. The school's athletic programs, often competing under the "Vikings" moniker, play a significant role in bringing the community together. Through a blend of core academics, elective offerings, and local traditions, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and identity of the small-town Montana lifestyle.

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlo High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	10

White
58 (72.5%)
Two or More
10 (12.5%)
American Indian
10 (12.5%)
Hispanic
2 (2.5%)

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:	Charlo H S
Phone:	(406)644-2206
Website:	http://www.charlo.k12.mt.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
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 21

Grade 10 20

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 14