Fort Benton High School

Fort Benton H S
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
112 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fort Benton High School is a public secondary institution located in the historic river town of Fort Benton, Montana. Serving as a central pillar of the local community, the school offers a personalized educational environment typical of Montana’s smaller rural districts. It focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while fostering close student-teacher relationships, ensuring that students have access to the academic support and individual attention necessary to prepare for post-secondary education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of Chouteau County by hosting a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations. By maintaining a balance between traditional academic rigor and community-centered initiatives, Fort Benton High School aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute to their local community and beyond. Those interested in specific course offerings, athletic schedules, or district policies can find further information on their official website at [http://www.fortbenton.k12.mt.us](http://www.fortbenton.k12.mt.us).
112
Total Students
8.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    99 (88.4%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (5.4%)
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: Fort Benton H S
Phone: (406)622-3213
Website: http://www.fortbentonschools.com/hs--ms.html
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 31
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 33
Grade 12 20
Gender Ratio