BIG SKY HIGH SCHOOL

Big Sky High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Missoula H S school district, located in Missoula, MT with about 1,112 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 68 teachers, Big Sky High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Big Sky High School, located in Missoula, Montana, serves as one of the major public secondary institutions within the Missoula County Public Schools district. Known for its comprehensive academic environment, the school offers a wide array of educational opportunities ranging from core curriculum requirements to diverse elective courses. The campus is designed to foster a well-rounded student experience, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond the classroom, Big Sky High School is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular landscape, including competitive athletic programs, student government, and various arts and humanities organizations. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and school spirit, often referred to as being part of the "Eagle" family. By providing a supportive environment that encourages student involvement, Big Sky aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the workforce, and their future roles as active, contributing members of society.

For more information, contact Big Sky High School at (406) 728-2401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3100 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59804
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BIG SKY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Missoula, MT with about 1,112 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Missoula H S
Total Students:
1,112
Teachers:
68.96
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,112 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BIG SKY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
7.4%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Asian
2.4%
Black or African American
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.