Carter County High School

Carter County H S
111 W Speelmon St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
43 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Carter County High School, located in Ekalaka, Montana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local rural community. As a cornerstone of the Ekalaka school system, the high school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. Despite its remote location in the southeastern corner of Montana, the school emphasizes a personalized learning environment that leverages the close-knit nature of the community to support student growth and engagement.

The school operates with a focus on academic achievement and extracurricular involvement, ensuring that students have access to a variety of opportunities despite the constraints of a smaller district. By maintaining a connection to the broader Ekalaka community, Carter County High School fosters a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue their interests and develop necessary life skills. For further details on specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or district policies, interested individuals can visit their official website at http://www.ekalaka.net.
43
Total Students
5.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    39 (90.7 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (9.3 %)
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: Carter County H S
Phone: (406)775-8767
Website: http://www.ekalaka.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

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