BOX ELDER HIGH SCHOOL
Box Elder High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Box Elder H S school district, located in Box Elder, MT with about 101 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Box Elder High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Box Elder High School is a public secondary institution located in the small rural community of Box Elder, Montana. Serving the local student population, the school functions as a focal point for the community, providing essential educational services within the broader context of the North Central region of the state. Its location on Main Street places it at the heart of the town, reflecting the school’s role as a neighborhood hub for both academic and extracurricular activities.
As part of the Box Elder Public Schools district, the high school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often serving a student body that includes members of the nearby Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in a rural, remote setting. Through its programs and faculty, the school strives to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or contributing to the local Montana economy.
For more information, contact Box Elder High School at (406) 352-4195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
BOX ELDER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Box Elder, MT with about 101 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Box Elder H S
- Total Students:
- 101
- Teachers:
- 10.48
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 101 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BOX ELDER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 95% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 95.0%
- White
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Female
- 53.5%
- Male
- 46.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.