Richey High School

Richey H S
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
29 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Richey High School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Richey, Montana. Serving the local community in Dawson County, the school operates as part of the Richey School District. Because of its location in a sparsely populated region, the school maintains a tight-knit environment that focuses on providing personalized instruction to a small student body, often combining grade levels to ensure students have access to a complete K-12 educational experience within the district.

The school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum alongside a commitment to extracurricular engagement, which is vital for fostering school spirit in a rural setting. By maintaining its online presence at http://www.richey.k12.mt.us, the district works to keep parents, students, and community members informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates. Richey High School serves as a central hub for the area, balancing the challenges of rural education with a focus on student growth and community connection.
29
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    27 (93.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (3.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (3.4 %)
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: Richey H S
Phone: (406)773-5523
Website: http://www.richey.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
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 7
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio