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Clark Fork Preparatory High School

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A teacher helps two students study at a table in front of a large bookshelf.
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  • An instructor and three youths examine samples in plastic containers by a riverbank.
  • An instructor leads a group of students in a discussion around a table in a classroom.
  • students prepare for their future with academic excellence
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  • A two-story building made of brick and tan stucco is framed by trees against a clear blue sky.
  • A river flows past golden autumn trees in front of a mountain landscape under a clear blue sky.

About this provider

Clark Fork Prep (CFP) is an independent high school located in the Missoula Valley that fosters intellectual curiosity and a commitment to community.

How to join

For families interested in financial assistance, contacting a Montana Student Scholarship Organization (SSO) may be a good option. Click here for a complete list of SSOs. Currently, the Skola SSO can support Clark Fork Prep families looking to offset tuition costs. To apply, parents must contact the SSO directly.

Enroll: Clark Fork Preparatory High School

Program type
School
Approach
Place-based education

Philosophy

The learning is active, purposeful, and experiential. They are motivated, especially by a desire for mastery. They interact with a community of learners in shared, meaningful work.

A typical day

In our weekly Explorations classes, students have opportunities to learn from community experts. During CFP’s three-week Immersives, teachers and students take advantage of extra time to get outside the classroom and delve into experiential learning. And throughout the year, the Clark Fork Prep community grounds its traditions and events in Missoula’s landscape and culture.

Classrooms and ratios

Classrooms
Weekly Explorations, the twice-yearly Immersive blocks, or the school’s core curriculum
Ratio or class size
In our first few years, each grade level will have about 10-15 students.

Cost and payment

Published cost
$50 application fee
How families pay
Fee