NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL SCHOOL

Northern Cheyenne Tribal School is a Title I public school that is part of the Northern Cheyenne Tribal School school district, located in Busby, MT with about 260 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

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.

For more information, contact Northern Cheyenne Tribal School at (406) 592-3646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

P.O. Box 150
Busby, MT 59016
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Not applicable
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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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.