Medicine Lake High School

Medicine Lake K-12 Schools
311 Young St
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
24 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Medicine Lake High School, located in the small town of Medicine Lake, Montana, serves as a vital educational pillar for its rural community. As a part of the local public school district, the institution provides K-12 education, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment typical of Montana’s smaller districts. The school plays a central role in the town, fostering a personalized approach to academics where small class sizes allow for increased interaction between students and dedicated faculty.

Beyond core academics, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of northeastern Montana, often serving as a hub for community activities and extracurricular programs. By balancing state curriculum standards with the unique needs of a remote, agricultural-based region, Medicine Lake High School aims to prepare its students for both higher education and vocational opportunities. The school’s commitment to its small student body ensures that every pupil receives the attention necessary to succeed in a supportive, rural setting.
24
Total Students
5.4
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    19 (79.2 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (16.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (4.2 %)
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: Medicine Lake K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)789-2211
Website: http://www.medicinelake.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 11
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 4
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio