GARFIELD CO DIST HIGH SCHOOL

Garfield Co Dist HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Garfield County H S school district, located in Jordan, MT with about 35 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 6 teachers, Garfield Co Dist HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.

Garfield County District High School is a small, rural public high school located in Jordan, Montana. Serving as the primary secondary education institution for the Garfield County area, the school operates within a close-knit community characterized by its remote, agricultural landscape. Due to its location in one of the least densely populated regions of the state, the school maintains a small student body, which typically allows for a highly personalized learning environment, strong student-teacher relationships, and a family-oriented atmosphere where students are well-known to the faculty and staff.

As a vital hub for the local community, the school offers a standard academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce. Because of its size, the school often focuses on integrated extracurricular activities and athletics that encourage high student participation across the board. The culture at Garfield County District High School reflects the values of the rural Montana plains, emphasizing resilience, community engagement, and a practical approach to preparing its students for success beyond their small-town roots.

For more information, contact Garfield Co Dist HS at (406) 557-2259 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.