School Overview
Gardiner High School, located in the gateway community of Gardiner, Montana, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the region situated at the northern entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Because of its unique geographic position, the school is deeply integrated into the culture and environment of the surrounding wilderness. The small, close-knit academic community emphasizes a personalized learning experience, often leveraging the local landscape as an extension of the classroom for science, outdoor education, and experiential learning opportunities.

The school is part of the Gardiner Public Schools district and focuses on preparing its students for success beyond graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. Despite its small size, the school offers a range of extracurricular activities and athletic programs that foster community spirit and school pride. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academic standards and a strong connection to its unique rural identity, Gardiner High School aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to engage with both their local community and the broader world.
56
Total Students
5.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardiner High School
Demographic Student Count
White46
Hispanic6
Asian2
Two or More1
American Indian1
  • White
    46 (82.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (10.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.8 %)
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: Gardiner H S
Phone: (406)848-7261
Website: http://www.gardiner.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 56
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gardiner High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 913
Grade 1018
Grade 1113
Grade 1212
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gardiner High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2850%
Male2850%