NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL SCHOOL
The Northern Cheyenne Tribal School (NCTS), located in Busby, Montana, is a K-12 educational institution dedicated to serving the youth of the Northern Cheyenne Nation. As a grant-funded tribal school, it operates with a unique mission to provide a rigorous academic curriculum while simultaneously fostering a deep connection to the Northern Cheyenne language, history, and cultural traditions. By integrating indigenous knowledge with standard educational requirements, the school aims to empower its students to succeed in both the modern world and within their local community.
Beyond academics, the school functions as a vital cultural hub for the Busby area, emphasizing character development, community engagement, and the preservation of tribal identity. The school maintains a supportive environment designed to address the specific social and educational needs of its students, ensuring they are prepared for higher education or the workforce. Through its commitment to excellence in instruction and cultural stewardship, the Northern Cheyenne Tribal School strives to nurture the next generation of leaders while honoring the heritage of the Cheyenne people.
Busby, MT 59016
(406) 592-3646
http://www.nctsk12.com
NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Busby, MT with about 260 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
- Total Students:
- 260
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 260 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 100.0%
- Female
- 53.1%
- Male
- 46.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.