Glacier High School is an American public secondary school located in Kalispell, Montana, United States. Along with Flathead High School, it is one of two high schools in Kalispell School District #5.
Serving 1,477 students in grades 9-12, Glacier High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glacier High School's student population of 1,477 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Navy Blue, Kelly green
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
Campus Size
60
School Motto
Know Better, Do Better, Be Better
School Mascot
Wolfpack
School Rankings
Glacier 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 Glacier High School is 0.22, 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
#357 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
88%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolfpack
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glacier High School's ranking?
Glacier High School is ranked #357 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Glacier High School often compared to?
Glacier High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flathead High School, Whitefish High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glacier High School?
The graduation rate of Glacier High School is 82%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Glacier High School?
1,477 students attend Glacier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Glacier High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glacier High School?
Glacier High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Glacier High School offer ?
Glacier High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glacier High School part of?
Glacier High School is part of Flathead High School District.
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