Circle High School

Circle H S
1105 F Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
65 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Circle High School, located in the small town of Circle, Montana, serves as the educational hub for the surrounding rural community in McCone County. As part of the Circle Public Schools system, the high school focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and close-knit relationships with faculty and staff. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while preparing students for post-secondary education or the workforce, maintaining a strong emphasis on traditional values and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Circle High School places a significant value on extracurricular participation, which is essential to the school’s identity as a small-town institution. By offering a variety of athletic programs and student organizations, the school encourages a well-rounded development that promotes teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. Through its website, the district provides transparency and resources for parents and community members, reinforcing the school's role as a vital center for local development and student success in the heart of Eastern Montana.
65
Total Students
6.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (90.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.5 %)
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: Circle H S
Phone: (406)485-3600
Website: http://www.circleschools.org/circle-high-school.h
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 17
Grade 10 22
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio