Shepherd High School

Shepherd H S
7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
253 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Shepherd High School, located in the rural community of Shepherd, Montana, serves as the heart of its local educational district. As a relatively small school, it emphasizes a tight-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The institution is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and extracurricular growth, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Shepherd High School is deeply integrated into the local culture, often acting as a focal point for community pride and engagement. The school offers various athletic, vocational, and extracurricular programs that encourage students to develop leadership skills and a strong work ethic. By maintaining a balance between traditional academic rigor and modern educational initiatives, the school strives to empower its students to succeed in an increasingly globalized world while staying connected to their local roots in rural Montana.
253
Total Students
18.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    221 (87.4 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (4.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    6 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    6 (2.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.8 %)
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: Shepherd H S
Phone: (406)373-5300
Website: http://www.shepherd.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 50
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 63
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 69
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Huntley Project High Schl
Huntley Project K-12 Schools
Charter School 230 Students
1477 Ash Street
Worden, MT 59088 (8.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th