Polson High School

Polson H S
1712 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
524 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Polson High School, located in the scenic lakeside community of Polson, Montana, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Flathead Indian Reservation region. As part of the Polson School District, the high school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal development, and community involvement. The campus provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of traditional core academics, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to cater to diverse student interests and career paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, Polson High School plays a vital role in the local community, emphasizing school spirit and student engagement through its athletics, arts, and various student organizations. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that reflects the values of its surrounding community, striving to help students navigate their transition into adulthood. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s calendar, faculty contact details, and specific district policies, the official website at http://www.polson.k12.mt.us serves as the primary resource for families and community members.
524
Total Students
37.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    333 (63.5 %)
  • American Indian
    165 (31.5 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Polson H S
Phone: (406)883-6351
Website: http://www.polson.k12.mt.us/polson-high-school
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 228
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 9 164
Grade 10 137
Grade 11 130
Grade 12 93
Gender Ratio
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Two Eagle River School
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High School 8th - 12th