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Shodair Children's Hospital

Independent school · Grades 7–11

Helena, MT

2755 Colonial Dr, Helena, MT 59604

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools nationwide

Shodair Children's Hospital is an independent private school in Helena, Montana, for students from 7th grade through 11th grade. It has about 15 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of independent high schools nationwide. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 254 days a year. Montana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–11
Students
15
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 7 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
254 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of independent high schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of independent high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    45’17–1852’19–2015’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    73
    83
    93
    105
    111

    Student body

    White80%
    Black13%
    American Indian or Alaska Native7%

    Help paying tuition in Montana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Shodair Children's Hospital 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 Shodair Children's Hospital

    What grades does Shodair Children's Hospital serve?

    Shodair Children's Hospital serves grades 7–11.

    How many students attend Shodair Children's Hospital?

    About 15 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Shodair Children's Hospital?

    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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