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{{Infobox school
|name = Poplar High School|
|name = Poplar High School
address = 400 4th Avenue West|
| address = 400 4th Avenue West
type = [[Public school (government funded)|Free public]]|
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Free public]]
district = [[Poplar School District 9 & 9B]]|
| district = [[Poplar School District 9 & 9B]]
grades = 9<sup>th</sup>-12<sup>th</sup>|
| grades = 9th{{ndash}}12th
principal = Fred Hoffman|
| principal = Dwain Haggard
city = [[Poplar, Montana|Poplar]]|
| city = [[Poplar, Montana|Poplar]]
state = [[Montana]]|
| state = [[Montana]]
country = [[United States|USA]]|
| country = United States
campus type = [[Indian reservation|Reservation]]|
| campus type = [[Indian reservation|Reservation]]
| enrollment = 272 (2023–2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3021270&ID=302127000638|title=Poplar High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=December 8, 2024}}</ref>
enrollment = 200-300|
| teaching_staff = 20.50 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
faculty = |
| ratio = 13.27<ref name=NCES/>
mascot = [[Native Americans in the United States|Indian]]|
colors = [[Maroon (colour)|Maroon]] and [[Gold]]|
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homepage = [http://www.poplarschools.com]
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'''Poplar High School''' is a [[high school]] (grades 9–12) in the small town of [[Poplar, Montana|Poplar]], [[Roosevelt, Montana|Roosevelt County]], [[Montana]].
'''Poplar High School''' is a high school (grades 9–12) in the small town of [[Poplar, Montana|Poplar]], [[Roosevelt County, Montana]], United States.


In 2007 it had 200 plus students and 25 teachers.
In 2007 it had 200 plus students and 25 teachers. Most if not all of the students are enrolled members of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Reservation. Most of the racial makeup for the students are Native American mostly Sioux, Assinibione,Chippewa, or Cree.

== Faculty ==
The mission statement of Poplar schools are to ensure that every student graduates and has a knowledgeable understanding of life outside of the reservation.

The Principal of Poplar High School is Fred Hofman.

==Sports==
Poplar has had some of the most successful boys sports programs in Montana. The most successful program that Poplar offers is Cross Country. The boys team is the most successful in the past decade coming back with some form of a state title.

State Champions: 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999<br />Runner-up: 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2007-2008<br />Third Place: 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2006-2007<br />
<br />Poplar is also known for their successful boys basketball program as well. Poplar is the only school in Montana history to have state titles in three different classes.

Class "A": 1973-1974 and 1974-1975<br />Class "B": 1933-1934, 1934-1935<br />Class "C": 1951

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The wrestling program is a success as well. Poplar holds 7 individual state championships

== Alumni ==
* Richard Dionne was a professional basketball player in the CBA. Dionne was the first Native American to ever play in the CBA and was also a player for the Yakama Sun Kings which is owned by the Yakama Indian nation. Dionne was a 6'5 guard during his tenure with the Sun Kings.

* Scott McGowan was an Olympic level athlete once considered to compete in the Olympic games at Athens Greece. McGowan is the first and only Montanan to ever run a sub 4:00 minute mile. He is also the only Native American to ever win a National Title in any major track and field championship. He won the 2005 USA indoor track and field meet winning the 1500 meter race in a time of 3:44:06. Currently McGowan is now back living in Poplar not running due to a hip injury.

* Yvonne Dehner was a former Miss Montana pageant winner and a semi-finalist in the Miss USA pageant contest.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of high schools in Montana]]
* [[List of high schools in Montana]]

==Notes==
==Notes==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.poplarschools.com]
* [https://poplarschools.com/ Poplar School District website]

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[[Category:Roosevelt County, Montana]]
[[Category:Schools in Roosevelt County, Montana]]
[[Category:High schools in Montana]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Montana]]




Latest revision as of 01:12, 9 December 2024

Poplar High School
Address
Map
400 4th Avenue West

Poplar
,
Montana

United States
Coordinates48°06′45″N 105°12′10″W / 48.11250°N 105.20278°W / 48.11250; -105.20278 (Poplar High School)[1]
Information
TypeFree public
School districtPoplar School District 9 & 9B
PrincipalDwain Haggard
Teaching staff20.50 (FTE)[2]
Grades9th–12th
Enrollment272 (2023–2024)[2]
Student to teacher ratio13.27[2]
Campus typeReservation
Color(s)Maroon and gold     [3]
MascotIndians[3]
Websitewww.poplarschools.com/highschool

Poplar High School is a high school (grades 9–12) in the small town of Poplar, Roosevelt County, Montana, United States.

In 2007 it had 200 plus students and 25 teachers.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ "Poplar School". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b c "Poplar High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Poplar High School". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
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