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Building Bridges Academy

Alternative school · Grades 9–12

Thompson Falls, MT

1835 Blue Slide Rd, Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • One of 2 independent schools in Thompson Falls

In Thompson Falls, Montana, Building Bridges Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 15 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school is an all-boys school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 179 days a year. Montana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
15
Teachers
1.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.7
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
179 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of independent high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.

    Students by grade

    91
    103
    116
    125

    Student body

    White93%
    Black7%

    Help paying tuition in Montana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Building Bridges Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Montana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Building Bridges Academy

    What grades does Building Bridges Academy serve?

    Building Bridges Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Building Bridges Academy?

    About 15 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Building Bridges Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Montana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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