Plains High School

Plains K-12
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
138 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Plains High School, located in Plains, Montana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Plains School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The curriculum typically balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and extracurricular development in a supportive, small-town environment.

As a staple of Sanders County, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and school spirit. By leveraging its resources and local partnerships, Plains High School strives to create a structured yet engaging atmosphere where students can participate in sports, clubs, and various student-led initiatives. For parents, students, and community members looking for specific updates regarding district policies, school calendars, or academic programs, the official website serves as the primary portal for ongoing communication and administrative information.
138
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    123 (89.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.4 %)
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: Plains K-12
Phone: (406)826-8600
Website: http://plainsschools.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 115
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 38
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 33
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio