Flathead High School is an American public secondary school located in Kalispell, Montana. It is one of two high schools in District #5 of the Kalispell Public Schools. Originally Flathead County High School is offers an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Its teams have won various state championships.
Serving 1,628 students in grades 9-12, Flathead High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flathead High School's student population of 1,628 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Year Founded
1903
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Motto
Distinctly Flathead ~ Forever Brave
School Rankings
Flathead High School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flathead High School is 0.19, 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
#325 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flathead High School's ranking?
Flathead High School is ranked #325 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Flathead High School often compared to?
Flathead High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Flathead High School?
The graduation rate of Flathead High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Flathead High School?
1,628 students attend Flathead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Flathead High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flathead High School?
Flathead High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Flathead High School offer ?
Flathead High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Flathead High School part of?
Flathead High School is part of Flathead High School District.
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