Serving 691 students in grades 9-12, Columbia Falls High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Falls High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Columbia Falls, MT, encompassing approximately 3,322.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with some students living as far as 71.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Falls High School's student population of 691 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
691 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbia Falls High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Falls High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#476 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
85%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Falls High School's ranking?
Columbia Falls High School is ranked #476 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Columbia Falls High School often compared to?
Columbia Falls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitefish High School, Glacier High School, Bigfork High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia Falls High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Columbia Falls High School?
691 students attend Columbia Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Columbia Falls High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Falls High School?
Columbia Falls High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Columbia Falls High School offer ?
Columbia Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Columbia Falls High School part of?
Columbia Falls High School is part of Columbia Falls High School District.
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