ST IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL
St Ignatius High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the St Ignatius K-12 Schools school district, located in St Ignatius, MT with about 138 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 12 teachers, St Ignatius High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
St. Ignatius High School, located in the town of St. Ignatius, Montana, serves as a central hub for the local community and the surrounding Mission Valley. As a public institution, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic landscape of the Flathead Indian Reservation. It provides a comprehensive educational program that strives to meet the diverse academic and extracurricular needs of its student body, often fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff.
Beyond its academic curriculum, St. Ignatius High School is known for its active role in regional athletics and community events, which often serve as focal points for local school spirit. The school reflects the unique character of its rural Montana setting, balancing modern educational standards with a commitment to maintaining strong community ties. By offering a range of programs and support services, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or engage in vocational training.
For more information, contact St Ignatius High School at (406) 745-3811 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
St Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
ST IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in St Ignatius, MT with about 138 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- St Ignatius K-12 Schools
- Total Students:
- 138
- Teachers:
- 12.49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 138 students
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 52.9%
- White
- 38.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.