Highwood Middle School

Highwood K-12
160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
22 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Highwood Middle School, located in the small, rural community of Highwood, Montana, serves as a central hub for the local K-12 district. Situated at 160 West Street South, the school operates within a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes personalized attention and community engagement. As part of a smaller school system, it focuses on fostering strong relationships between students, teachers, and families, providing a supportive atmosphere tailored to the needs of its middle-level learners.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded academic experience that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond. By leveraging its small-town setting, Highwood Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of school activities, maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while promoting the values of a tight-knit community. Families and community members looking for more detailed information regarding their academic calendar, staff, and extracurricular offerings can visit their official website at http://highwood.k12.mt.us.
22
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    19 (86.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (9.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (4.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Highwood K-12
Phone: (406)733-2081
Website: http://highwood.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 4
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 6 7
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio