PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL

Plains High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Plains K-12 school district, located in Plains, MT with about 117 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 9 teachers, Plains 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.

Plains High School, located in Plains, Montana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Plains School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The curriculum typically balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and extracurricular development in a supportive, small-town environment.

As a staple of Sanders County, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and school spirit. By leveraging its resources and local partnerships, Plains High School strives to create a structured yet engaging atmosphere where students can participate in sports, clubs, and various student-led initiatives. For parents, students, and community members looking for specific updates regarding district policies, school calendars, or academic programs, the official website serves as the primary portal for ongoing communication and administrative information.

For more information, contact Plains High School at (406) 826-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
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PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Plains, MT with about 117 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Plains K-12
Total Students:
117
Teachers:
9.56
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 117 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.2%
Hispanic/Latino
7.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.4%
Two or more races
0.9%
Asian
0.9%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.