Darby High School

Darby K-12 Schools
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
116 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Darby High School, located in the scenic Bitterroot Valley of Montana, serves as a central hub for education in the small community of Darby. As a K-12 district, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and strong relationships between students and faculty. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often focusing on providing students with a well-rounded academic foundation while fostering a sense of community responsibility and school pride.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Darby High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs that encourage student engagement and leadership. The school’s rural setting plays a significant role in its identity, often incorporating the surrounding natural landscape into its educational experiences. By prioritizing both academic rigor and student development, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining the values of a supportive, small-town institution.
116
Total Students
8.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    102 (87.9%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (7.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Darby K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)821-3252
Website: http://www.darby.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 29
Grade 10 32
Grade 11 29
Grade 12 26
Gender Ratio