Custer Co District High

Custer County H S
20 South Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
487 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Custer County District High School (CCDHS), located in Miles City, Montana, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the surrounding Custer County area. As a staple of the Miles City community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities, career-technical education programs, and extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce, while maintaining strong ties to the traditions and values of eastern Montana.

Beyond its academic offerings, CCDHS is well-regarded for its active participation in regional athletics and student organizations, which serve as a focal point for school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging its historic location on South Center Avenue, the school acts as a hub for local youth development, emphasizing the importance of character, leadership, and community responsibility. With a commitment to addressing the unique needs of its student body, Custer County District High remains dedicated to providing a quality education that emphasizes both individual growth and the collective success of the Miles City region.
487
Total Students
32.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    428 (87.9%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    12 (2.5%)
  • Black
    7 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
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: Custer County H S
Phone: (406)234-4920
Website: http://www.milescityschools.org/custer-county-di
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 9 141
Grade 10 115
Grade 11 127
Grade 12 104
Gender Ratio
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Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil HS
Dept of Corrections-Youth
Charter School 27 Students
4 N Haynes Ave
Miles City, MT 59301 (1.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th