Sunburst High School

Sunburst K-12 Schools
414 3rd St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
40 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sunburst High School, located in the small rural community of Sunburst, Montana, serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding Toole County area. As part of a close-knit school district, the institution is dedicated to providing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention from dedicated faculty. Despite its small size, the school offers a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and vocational opportunities, fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes academic growth and community involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Sunburst High School plays a central role in the social and extracurricular life of the town. The school encourages student participation in athletics, academic clubs, and community events, helping to build school spirit and develop well-rounded citizens. By leveraging its position within a tight-knit community, the school maintains a strong connection with local families, ensuring that students have access to a stable, encouraging, and collaborative educational experience that reflects the values of the North-Central Montana region.
40
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    35 (87.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (7.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (5.0 %)
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: Sunburst K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)937-2811
Website: http://www.sunburstschools.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 40
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 11
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 9
Gender Ratio