Poplar High School

Poplar H S
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
276 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Poplar High School, located at 400 4th Avenue West in Poplar, Montana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community and the surrounding Fort Peck Indian Reservation. As part of the Poplar Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the region, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, community pride, and the preservation of Assiniboine and Sioux heritage. The school typically focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education or vocational opportunities while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of a rural Montana setting.

Beyond its academic offerings, Poplar High School serves as a vital hub for extracurricular engagement, including sports programs and cultural activities that foster school spirit and student development. The school’s administration and staff work to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school calendar, district policies, or specific educational programs, the official website at [www.poplar.k12.mt.us](http://www.poplar.k12.mt.us) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members.
276
Total Students
20.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    272 (98.6 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
  • White
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Poplar H S
Phone: (406)768-6830
Website: http://www.poplarschools.com/highschool
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 275
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 85
Grade 10 74
Grade 11 61
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio