Northern Cheyenne Tribal School

School Overview
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.
162
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
Demographic Student Count
American Indian162
  • American Indian
    162 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
Phone: (406)592-3646
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 166
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten22
Grade 111
Grade 210
Grade 310
Grade 413
Grade 59
Grade 67
Grade 718
Grade 814
Grade 913
Grade 1014
Grade 1112
Grade 129
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northern Cheyenne Tribal School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7445.7%
Male8854.3%