Dawson High School

Dawson H S
900 North Merrill Avenue
Glendive, MT 59330
318 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dawson High School, located in Glendive, Montana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes traditional secondary education standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school acts as a focal point for the Glendive area, reflecting the values of a close-knit Montana community. By maintaining its online presence at dawsonhigh.net, the school facilitates communication between faculty, students, and parents, ensuring that families stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars. Through its commitment to local education, Dawson High School plays a pivotal role in the personal and professional development of the region's youth.
318
Total Students
22.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    284 (89.3%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (7.2%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: Dawson H S
Phone: (406)377-5265
Website: http://www.dchsglendive.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 99
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 88
Grade 10 76
Grade 11 80
Grade 12 74
Gender Ratio