Big Sandy High School

Big Sandy K-12
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
63 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Big Sandy High School, located in the small rural community of Big Sandy, Montana, serves as a central hub for the town’s educational and extracurricular life. As a small, K-12 integrated facility, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience while fostering strong relationships between the students, teachers, and the surrounding agricultural community.

Beyond the classroom, Big Sandy High School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the region, particularly through its active participation in Montana high school athletics and local events. Being situated in a remote, rural setting, the school often acts as a focal point for town gatherings, spirit, and community pride. By maintaining a focus on tradition and student involvement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce while preserving the values of its close-knit Montana home.
63
Total Students
6.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    48 (76.2 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (11.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (6.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.6 %)
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: Big Sandy K-12
Phone: (406)378-2502
Website: http://www.bigsandy.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 22
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 16
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 16
Grade 12 18
Gender Ratio