Powell County High School

Powell County H S
709 Missouri Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
186 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Powell County High School, located in the historic town of Deer Lodge, Montana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding community. As a public high school, it functions as a central hub for student development, offering a traditional academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce. The school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to foster strong connections between students, faculty, and the broader Deer Lodge population.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Powell County High School is deeply integrated into the local culture through its extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and community-focused initiatives. The school strives to maintain a balance between rigorous educational standards and the extracurricular experiences that are essential for student growth. By utilizing its official digital platform, the school keeps families and community members informed about ongoing events, administrative updates, and the various achievements of its student body, ensuring it remains an active and transparent cornerstone of the Deer Lodge educational landscape.
186
Total Students
16.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    168 (90.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Powell County H S
Phone: (406)846-2757
Website: http://www.pchs.dl.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 52
Grade 10 59
Grade 11 41
Grade 12 34
Gender Ratio