Granite High School

Philipsburg K-12 Schools
407 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
62 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Granite High School, located in the historic mining town of Philipsburg, Montana, serves as the educational hub for the local community. As part of the Philipsburg School District, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, small-town atmosphere that fosters individualized attention and strong relationships between students, teachers, and the surrounding community. Its setting in the scenic mountains of western Montana provides a unique backdrop for academic and extracurricular life, emphasizing a connection to both the regional culture and the natural environment.

Academically, Granite High School focuses on providing a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly. Despite its smaller enrollment size, the school offers a variety of academic opportunities and extracurricular activities that allow students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and participate in community-engaged learning. By balancing traditional curriculum with the specific needs of its rural student body, the school remains a vital pillar in Philipsburg, committed to student growth and long-term achievement.
62
Total Students
5.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    55 (88.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (6.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.6 %)
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: Philipsburg K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)859-3232
Website: http://www.philipsburgschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
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 11
Grade 10 22
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 20
Gender Ratio