Sweet Grass Co High Schl

Sweet Grass County H S
501 W 5th Ave
Big Timber, MT 59011
161 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sweet Grass County High School, located in Big Timber, Montana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. Situated in the foothills of the Crazy Mountains, the school reflects a small-town atmosphere that emphasizes close-knit student-teacher relationships and a strong sense of community pride. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the regional workforce, maintaining the traditional values often found in Montana’s rural school districts.

Beyond its core academic programs, the school is central to the social and extracurricular life of Big Timber. As the home of the "Herders," the institution hosts various athletic programs, clubs, and vocational training opportunities that encourage student involvement and leadership. By balancing essential academic standards with local extracurricular engagement, Sweet Grass County High School plays a pivotal role in the development of the youth in the Big Timber area, acting as both an educational hub and a community landmark.
161
Total Students
14.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    157 (97.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Sweet Grass County H S
Phone: (406)932-5993
Website: http://bigtimber-hs.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 42
Grade 10 40
Grade 11 42
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio