Colstrip High School

Colstrip H S
5000 Pine Butte Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
151 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Colstrip High School is located in the small, energy-focused community of Colstrip, Montana. As part of the Colstrip Public Schools district, the high school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and career preparation. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that leverages its proximity to the town’s unique industrial history and natural surroundings to provide a localized educational experience for its students.

The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond its core academic programs, Colstrip High School maintains an active slate of athletics and extracurricular activities, which are integral to the school’s culture and community spirit. By maintaining its official online presence at [ColstripPublicSchools.org](http://ColstripPublicSchools.org), the district provides stakeholders with easy access to school calendars, board information, and updates on the programs that support the success of their student body.
151
Total Students
19.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    79 (52.3 %)
  • American Indian
    47 (31.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (6.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Colstrip H S
Phone: (406)748-4699
Website: http://colstrippublicschools.org/schools/colstri
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 50
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 53
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 35
Gender Ratio