Westby High School

Westby K-12 Schools
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
24 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Westby High School, located at 101 5th Ave East in Westby, Montana, serves as a vital educational pillar for its rural community in the northeastern part of the state. As a small public school, it emphasizes a tight-knit learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong connections with their teachers and peers. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development, ensuring that students are prepared for their post-graduation goals, whether they involve higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

Beyond the standard academic curriculum, Westby High School plays a central role in the social fabric of the community. Like many rural Montana schools, it encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and local programs that promote leadership and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic excellence and the unique values of its local region, Westby High School strives to provide a comprehensive education that helps its students succeed in a changing world while remaining connected to their roots.
24
Total Students
3.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    19 (79.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (12.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (8.3 %)
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: Westby K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)385-2225
Website: http://www.westbyschool.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 3
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 3
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio