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Top Montana Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Top Montana Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 48% of public high school students in Montana are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public high schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Montana is Arlee High School, Alberton High School, and Anaconda Sr High School, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Montana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Alberton High School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-3381
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Anaconda Sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
515 Main Street
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-6361
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Arlee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Belfry High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
200 Wisconsin
Belfry, MT 59008
(406) 664-3319
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Box Elder High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 352-4195
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Bridger High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
429 West Park Avenue
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3533
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Broadview High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
13935 1st Street
Broadview, MT 59015
(406) 667-2337
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Brockton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
540 5th St.
Brockton, MT 59213
(406) 786-3311
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Browning High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
105 Highway 89
Browning, MT 59417
(406) 338-2745
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Charlo High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Dodson High School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Drummond High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
108 W Edwards
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3281
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Frazer High School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
325 6th Street
Frazer, MT 59225
(406) 695-2241
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Fromberg High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
319 School Street
Fromberg, MT 59029
(406) 668-7315
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Granite High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
407 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Hardin High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
702 N Terry Avenue
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Harlem High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Hays-lodge Pole High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Heart Butte High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Judith Gap High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Lame Deer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3 Mi South Of Lame Deer
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Lincoln High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
808 Main Street
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Lodge Grass High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Melstone High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd High School
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Plenty Coups High School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Poplar High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6830
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Rocky Boy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Ronan High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
130 3rd Ave Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Ryegate High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
207 2nd Avenue West
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
St. Ignatius High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Sunburst High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
414 3rd St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
(406) 937-2811
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Superior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
410 Arizona Avenue
Superior, MT 59872
(406) 822-4851
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Troy High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Montana average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Montana average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 48%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Montana?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Montana include Alberton High School, Anaconda Sr High School and Arlee High School.

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