Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS

Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
65 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School (CJI) is a public secondary school located in Chester, Montana, serving the small, rural communities of Chester, Joplin, and Inverness. As a central educational hub for Liberty County, the school emphasizes a close-knit environment where small class sizes allow for individualized attention and strong rapport between students and faculty. Despite its rural setting, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside opportunities for student growth in extracurricular activities.

The school plays a significant role in the local community, fostering a sense of school spirit and pride that extends beyond the classroom. CJI High School is known for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. By balancing traditional academic standards with the values of a tight-knit Montana community, the school offers a supportive atmosphere designed to help students succeed in a changing world.
65
Total Students
6.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    57 (87.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.5 %)
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: Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS
Phone: (406)759-5108
Website: http://www.cji.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 21
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 22
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio