Dodson High School

Dodson K-12
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
31 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dodson High School, located in the small rural community of Dodson, Montana, serves as a central educational pillar for the local area. As a small public school, it emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students benefit from close-knit relationships with faculty and staff. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Dodson community, often acting as a focal point for local events and fostering a strong sense of school spirit among its limited student body.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school works to provide a comprehensive education despite the challenges of its remote location. By offering essential core curriculum alongside various athletic and student-led activities, Dodson High School strives to prepare its graduates for transition into the workforce or higher education. The institution reflects the values of its surrounding region, prioritizing community support, resilience, and a focused, supportive approach to student development.
31
Total Students
3.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    24 (77.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (9.7 %)
  • White
    2 (6.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (3.2 %)
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: Dodson K-12
Phone: (406)383-4362
Website: http://dodson.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 31
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 8
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio