Northern Cheyenne Tribal School

School Overview
The Northern Cheyenne Tribal School (NCTS), located in Busby, Montana, is a K-12 educational institution dedicated to serving the youth of the Northern Cheyenne Nation. As a grant-funded tribal school, it operates with a unique mission to provide a rigorous academic curriculum while simultaneously fostering a deep connection to the Northern Cheyenne language, history, and cultural traditions. By integrating indigenous knowledge with standard educational requirements, the school aims to empower its students to succeed in both the modern world and within their local community.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a vital cultural hub for the Busby area, emphasizing character development, community engagement, and the preservation of tribal identity. The school maintains a supportive environment designed to address the specific social and educational needs of its students, ensuring they are prepared for higher education or the workforce. Through its commitment to excellence in instruction and cultural stewardship, the Northern Cheyenne Tribal School strives to nurture the next generation of leaders while honoring the heritage of the Cheyenne people.
169
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
Demographic Student Count
American Indian169
  • American Indian
    169 (100.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
Phone: (406)592-3646
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 166
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 18
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten12
Grade 111
Grade 217
Grade 313
Grade 413
Grade 514
Grade 614
Grade 77
Grade 818
Grade 913
Grade 1017
Grade 1113
Grade 127
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7242.6%
Male9757.4%