POPLAR HIGH SCHOOL

Poplar High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Poplar H S school district, located in Poplar, MT with about 223 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 21 teachers, Poplar High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Poplar High School, located at 400 4th Avenue West in Poplar, Montana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community and the surrounding Fort Peck Indian Reservation. As part of the Poplar Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the region, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, community pride, and the preservation of Assiniboine and Sioux heritage. The school typically focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education or vocational opportunities while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of a rural Montana setting.

Beyond its academic offerings, Poplar High School serves as a vital hub for extracurricular engagement, including sports programs and cultural activities that foster school spirit and student development. The school’s administration and staff work to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school calendar, district policies, or specific educational programs, the official website at [www.poplar.k12.mt.us](http://www.poplar.k12.mt.us) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members.

For more information, contact Poplar High School at (406) 768-6830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
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POPLAR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Poplar, MT with about 223 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Poplar H S
Total Students:
223
Teachers:
21.15
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not 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 223 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending POPLAR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 92% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
92.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
White
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
Asian
0.4%
Hispanic/Latino
0.4%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.