Belfry High School

Belfry K-12 Schools
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
17 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Belfry High School, located in the small rural community of Belfry, Montana, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding area. As a small public school, it operates with a focus on close-knit community engagement, offering a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and direct interaction with faculty. The school plays an integral role in the town’s identity, often acting as a focal point for local events and fostering a strong sense of school spirit among its student body and residents.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school is typical of rural Montana districts, striving to provide a comprehensive education despite its limited size. While its remote location offers a unique setting, Belfry High School is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the local workforce. By balancing traditional curriculum with the challenges of a small-town landscape, the school remains committed to supporting the academic and social growth of its students in a supportive, communal atmosphere.
17
Total Students
3.5
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    17 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Belfry K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)664-3319
Website: http://belfrybats.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 5
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio