Highland Park School

www.milescityschools.org/highland-park-el

118 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Highland Park School, located at 716 South Cale in Miles City, Montana, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Miles City Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a supportive and collaborative community atmosphere. It is known for being a focal point for families in the area, offering a traditional educational experience centered on student growth and social-emotional development.

As a member of the Miles City educational system, Highland Park benefits from the small-town values of the region, which often translates into smaller class sizes and a dedicated faculty focused on personalized student attention. The school is committed to preparing its young students for success in later grades by maintaining a structured curriculum and engaging the local community in school activities. It serves as an essential institution for the families of Miles City, helping to build the academic and character foundations for the town's youngest residents.

118

Total Students

9.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	7
Black	1
American Indian	5

White
105 (89.0 %)
Hispanic
7 (5.9 %)
American Indian
5 (4.2 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Miles City Elem
Phone:	(406)234-3890
Website:	http://www.milescityschools.org/highland-park-el
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 40