Plentywood High School

Plentywood K-12 Schools
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
101 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Plentywood High School, located in the town of Plentywood in northeastern Montana, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Sheridan County School District. As a small, rural school, it plays a vital role in the community, offering a personalized learning environment where students benefit from close faculty-student relationships and a tight-knit school culture. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering student growth through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and regional academic competitions.

The school’s mission emphasizes preparing students for success beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. By maintaining a focus on community values and academic standards, Plentywood High School acts as a hub for local development and pride. Residents and interested parties can find detailed information regarding school policies, district calendars, and administrative contact information on their official website at [www.plentywood.k12.mt.us](http://www.plentywood.k12.mt.us).
101
Total Students
9.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    93 (92.1%)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.0%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.0%)
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: Plentywood K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)765-1803
Website: http://www.plentywood.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 30
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 29
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio