Winifred High School

Winifred K-12 Schools
507 Main Street
Winifred, MT 59489
44 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Winifred High School is a small, rural public school located in the heart of Winifred, Montana. Serving the local community in Fergus County, the school operates as a central hub for students in the area, emphasizing a close-knit educational environment. Because of its remote location, the school plays a vital role in preserving the town's social fabric, often fostering strong relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the families who reside in the surrounding agricultural region.

As a small-scale institution, Winifred High School typically focuses on personalized instruction and a tight community atmosphere where students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities despite the school’s limited enrollment. The school adheres to the values of a traditional Montana education, prioritizing fundamental academics and local school spirit. By providing a stable learning environment within a small town, the school ensures that its students receive individual attention as they prepare for their post-graduation goals, whether those include entering the workforce or pursuing higher education.
44
Total Students
5.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    39 (88.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.3 %)
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: Winifred K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)462-5420
Website: http://www.winifred.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 7
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio