Big Sky High School

3100 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59804

www.mcpsmt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1

1,148 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Big Sky High School, located in Missoula, Montana, serves as one of the major public secondary institutions within the Missoula County Public Schools district. Known for its comprehensive academic environment, the school offers a wide array of educational opportunities ranging from core curriculum requirements to diverse elective courses. The campus is designed to foster a well-rounded student experience, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond the classroom, Big Sky High School is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular landscape, including competitive athletic programs, student government, and various arts and humanities organizations. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as being part of the "Eagle" family. By providing a supportive environment that encourages student involvement, Big Sky aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the workforce, and their future roles as active, contributing members of society.

1,148

Total Students

76.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Sky High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	958
Hispanic	50
Black	24
Asian	19
Two or More	23
American Indian	69
Pacific Islander	5

White
958 (83.4%)
American Indian
69 (6.0%)
Hispanic
50 (4.4%)
Black
24 (2.1%)
Two or More
23 (2.0%)
Asian
19 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)

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:	Missoula H S
Phone:	(406)728-2401
Website:	http://www.mcpsmt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 9 293

Grade 10 310

Grade 11 289

Grade 12 256