Box Elder High School

Box Elder H S
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
108 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Box Elder High School is a public secondary institution located in the small rural community of Box Elder, Montana. Serving the local student population, the school functions as a focal point for the community, providing essential educational services within the broader context of the North Central region of the state. Its location on Main Street places it at the heart of the town, reflecting the school’s role as a neighborhood hub for both academic and extracurricular activities.

As part of the Box Elder Public Schools district, the high school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often serving a student body that includes members of the nearby Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in a rural, remote setting. Through its programs and faculty, the school strives to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or contributing to the local Montana economy.
108
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    105 (97.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.8 %)
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: Box Elder H S
Phone: (406)352-4195
Website: http://www.boxelderbears.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
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 28
Grade 10 32
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 27
Gender Ratio