Beaverhead Co High School

Beaverhead County H S
104 North Pacific Street
Dillon, MT 59725
339 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Beaverhead County High School (BCHS), located in Dillon, Montana, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Beaverhead County area. As a public school, it is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a supportive community environment. The school offers a standard high school curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town culture of Dillon, reflecting the values and traditions of southwestern Montana. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and student life—including athletics, clubs, and local community engagement—BCHS strives to provide a well-rounded experience. Through their digital presence, the school provides parents and students with easy access to calendars, faculty directories, and administrative information to ensure transparent communication regarding school policies and upcoming events.
339
Total Students
20.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    297 (87.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (8.3 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Beaverhead County H S
Phone: (406)683-2361
Website: http://www.bchsmt.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 99
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 85
Grade 10 87
Grade 11 90
Grade 12 77
Gender Ratio