Jefferson High School

Jefferson H S
312 South Main
Boulder, MT 59632
284 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Jefferson High School, located at 312 South Main in Boulder, Montana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Jefferson High School District. As a pillar of the small, close-knit Boulder community, the school emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that fosters close relationships between faculty and pupils.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Jefferson County, often serving as a central hub for community gatherings and extracurricular events. While maintaining a commitment to core academic standards, Jefferson High School places a strong focus on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or engaging in vocational training. Through its various athletic programs, clubs, and academic initiatives, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute to both their local community and the broader state of Montana.
284
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    263 (92.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Jefferson H S
Phone: (406)225-3317
Website: http://www.jhs.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 78
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 87
Grade 12 50
Gender Ratio