Absarokee High School

Absarokee H S
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
71 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Absarokee High School, located in the small, rural community of Absarokee, Montana, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local district. As a small school, it prides itself on a close-knit atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering the traditional values often associated with Montana’s rural educational landscape.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the town’s identity, often acting as a focal point for community events and regional athletics. By leveraging its unique location near the Beartooth Mountains, the school encourages an appreciation for the local environment and extracurricular activities that reflect the lifestyle of the region. Overall, Absarokee High School focuses on preparing its students for future success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the local workforce, while maintaining the intimate, supportive culture of a small-town institution.
71
Total Students
6.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    66 (93.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.2 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Absarokee H S
Phone: (406)328-4583
Website: http://hgunderson6.wixsite.com/absarokee-schools
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 27
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 9
Gender Ratio