FERGUS HIGH SCHOOL
Fergus High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Fergus H S school district, located in Lewistown, MT with about 348 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 26 teachers, Fergus High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Fergus High School, located in Lewistown, Montana, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Fergus County area. As a centerpiece of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its strong sense of community spirit, often acting as a focal point for town events and athletic gatherings that bring together residents from across the region.
The facility at 1001 Casino Creek Drive is integrated into a rural-central Montana setting, reflecting the school’s dedication to providing a supportive, small-town learning environment. Fergus High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, blending traditional classroom instruction with opportunities in athletics, arts, and vocational training. By focusing on both academic excellence and personal development, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape while maintaining the values and traditions of the Lewistown community.
For more information, contact Fergus High School at (406) 535-2321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2321
FERGUS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lewistown, MT with about 348 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Fergus H S
- Total Students:
- 348
- Teachers:
- 26.16
- 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:
- 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 348 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FERGUS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.