Malta High School

Malta K-12 Schools
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
143 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Malta High School, located at 1 High School Lane in Malta, Montana, serves as a central pillar of education for the local community in Phillips County. As a small-town public school, it emphasizes a supportive and close-knit academic environment, aiming to prepare its students for both higher education and the workforce. The school offers a standard high school curriculum supplemented by extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and student organizations, which are essential to the school spirit and culture of the region.

The school operates under the Malta Public Schools district, focusing on fostering student growth through traditional instruction and community involvement. Their official website, http://www.malta.k12.mt.us, serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and community members, providing essential information such as academic calendars, faculty contact details, district policies, and announcements regarding upcoming school events. As a representative of a rural Montana school district, Malta High School plays a vital role in maintaining the educational standards and social fabric of the surrounding area.
143
Total Students
12.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    109 (76.2 %)
  • American Indian
    17 (11.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (5.6 %)
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: Malta K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)654-2002
Website: http://www.malta.k12.mt.us/domain/14
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 41
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 38
Gender Ratio