Valier High School

Valier H S
804 4th Street
Valier, MT 59486
46 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Valier High School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Valier, Montana. As part of a close-knit community in Pondera County, the school serves as a central hub for local students, emphasizing a personalized learning environment typical of Montana’s smaller districts. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that prepares students for post-secondary success while maintaining strong ties to the agricultural and local history of the region.

Because of its size, Valier High School fosters an intimate atmosphere where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and close relationships with faculty. The school typically offers a standard high school curriculum supplemented by extracurricular activities and athletic programs that play a significant role in community life. For those residing in or considering the area, the school represents a traditional small-town educational experience focused on academic growth and community engagement.
46
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    24 (52.2 %)
  • American Indian
    18 (39.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.2 %)
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: Valier H S
Phone: (406)279-3613
Website: http://www.valier.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 14
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio