Hot Springs High School

Hot Springs K-12
301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
46 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hot Springs High School is a small, rural public school located in the heart of Hot Springs, Montana. Serving as a central educational hub for the local community, the school offers a tight-knit environment that emphasizes personalized attention and student development. As part of a close-knit town, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often acting as a focal point for community events, athletics, and extracurricular engagement.

Academically and socially, the institution is designed to prepare students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. Because of its small size, students often benefit from strong student-teacher relationships and a supportive atmosphere that encourages participation in a wide range of activities. Hot Springs High School remains a cornerstone of its town, reflecting the values and spirit of a small Montana community while providing the essential tools for student success.
46
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    30 (65.2 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (28.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (4.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hot Springs K-12
Phone: (406)741-2962
Website: http://www.hssdmt.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
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 12
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio