St Ignatius High School

St Ignatius K-12 Schools
76 3rd Avenue
St Ignatius, MT 59865
141 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
St. Ignatius High School, located in the town of St. Ignatius, Montana, serves as a central hub for the local community and the surrounding Mission Valley. As a public institution, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic landscape of the Flathead Indian Reservation. It provides a comprehensive educational program that strives to meet the diverse academic and extracurricular needs of its student body, often fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff.

Beyond its academic curriculum, St. Ignatius High School is known for its active role in regional athletics and community events, which often serve as focal points for local school spirit. The school reflects the unique character of its rural Montana setting, balancing modern educational standards with a commitment to maintaining strong community ties. By offering a range of programs and support services, the school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or engage in vocational training.
141
Total Students
13.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    86 (61.0 %)
  • White
    43 (30.5 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (5.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
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: St Ignatius K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)745-3811
Website: http://web.stignatiusschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 121
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 39
Grade 10 30
Grade 11 41
Grade 12 31
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charlo High School
Charlo H S
Charter School 83 Students
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824 (9.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th