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Big Sky High School

909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT, 59801

About Big Sky High School

Big Sky High School is a top public high school in Missoula, Montana that serves students in grades 9 through 12. With about 1,200 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1, it is one of the best schools in the area. The school's International Baccalaureate (IB) program is very well-known, with 24% of students taking part. There are 15% minority students, and 41% of the students come from low-income families. The 55% proficiency rate in reading and 27% in math at Big Sky High School shows how well the students do in school. The school also gives students important college readiness tests like the ACT and SAT in addition to the IB curriculum. Missoula's lively community and dedication to offering a variety of educational paths make the school environment better. In the end, it is one of the best schools in the state because it balances a focus on global citizenship with academic excellence, and it is one of the best high school in Montana.

Big Sky High School Contact Information

Address

909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT, 59801

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Phone

(406) 728-2401

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 55% in Reading.
83
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1227
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 131 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Big Sky High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 84.52%
Asian 1.87%
Hispanic 3.59%
Black 1.87%
Two+ Races 1.55%
Native Am. 6.28%
White
84.52%
Asian
1.87%
Hispanic
3.59%
Black
1.87%
Two+ Races
1.55%
Native Am.
6.28%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1227
51.75%
635 Female
48.25%
592 Male

Student Population

1227 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

306 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

At the Montana Model United Nations competition, Big Sky High School won the prestigious Outstanding School Award. Several students also won individual awards for their diplomatic research and position papers. The school has welcomed a wide range of new teachers this year, including specialists in history and agriculture who have taught in other countries. The campus also has a one-of-a-kind planetarium and a large agricultural center that it uses to give students hands-on, science-based learning experiences that are hard to find in other Montana high schools.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Big Sky High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Big Sky High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q4. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q5. Does Big Sky High School offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Big Sky High School gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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