WEST YELLOWSTONE HIGH SCHOOL

West Yellowstone HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Yellowstone K-12 school district, located in West Yellowstone, MT with about 67 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 5 teachers, West Yellowstone HS 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.

West Yellowstone School, located at 411 N Geyser in West Yellowstone, Montana, serves as the educational anchor for a unique community situated at the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. As a small, rural K-12 institution, the school fosters a close-knit environment where staff and students benefit from intimate class sizes and a strong sense of community integration. Given its geographic location, the school often incorporates the surrounding natural landscape into its identity, providing students with a distinct educational experience that bridges traditional academics with the realities of living in a world-renowned wilderness area.

The high school program at West Yellowstone focuses on preparing students for life beyond their mountain town, offering a curriculum that balances core requirements with the extracurricular opportunities typical of a small district. Because of its remote setting, the school plays a vital role as a social and cultural hub for the town, often necessitating collaboration between students, families, and local partners. Despite its small enrollment, the school is dedicated to maintaining high academic standards and supporting the personal growth of every student in an environment where individual attention is a hallmark of the daily experience.

For more information, contact West Yellowstone HS at (406) 646-7617 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.