Stanford High School

Stanford K-12 Schools
104 4th Avenue South
Stanford, MT 59479
42 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Stanford High School is a small, public secondary institution located in the rural community of Stanford, Montana. Serving the students of Judith Basin County, the school functions as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit educational environment. Due to its size, the school typically offers a personalized learning experience where faculty can provide individualized attention to students, fostering strong relationships between teachers, pupils, and local families.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school provides a foundational curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education or the workforce. As is common with many small-town Montana high schools, Stanford High is deeply integrated into the local culture, often utilizing its athletics and community events to bring residents together. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, small-school atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and traditional values within a tight-knit rural setting.
42
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    42 (100.0%)
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: Stanford K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)566-2265
Website: http://www.stanfordmtschool.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 12
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio