Lame Deer High School

Lame Deer H S
3 Mi South of Lame Deer
Lame Deer, MT 59043
170 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lame Deer High School is located on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in southeastern Montana. As a public institution, it serves as a central educational hub for the community, reflecting the unique cultural identity and heritage of the Northern Cheyenne people. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while integrating the traditions, language, and values of the tribe into its environment, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and their roles within the community.

The school operates with a focus on student support and community engagement, navigating the challenges and opportunities associated with rural education. By providing a curriculum that addresses state educational standards alongside culturally responsive instruction, Lame Deer High School works to empower its students to succeed as citizens and future leaders. Its proximity to the town of Lame Deer allows the school to maintain a close relationship with tribal leadership and local families, ensuring that the educational experience is deeply rooted in the local context.
170
Total Students
10.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    165 (97.1%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lame Deer H S
Phone: (406)477-8900
Website: http://www.lamedeerschools.org/page/jr-high-and-
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 170
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 50
Grade 10 40
Grade 11 42
Grade 12 38
Gender Ratio