Great Falls High School is a public high school for grades 9 through 12 located in Great Falls, Montana. Established in 1890, it was the city's first high school. The school's original building, constructed in 1896, is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Serving 1,548 students in grades 9-12, Great 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 22% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than 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 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Great Falls High School serves the southern part of its school district in Great Falls, MT, covering an area of approximately 32.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Falls High School's student population of 1,548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,548 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1890
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great 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 Great Falls High School is 0.49, which is more 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
#573 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
78%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bison
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Falls High School's ranking?
Great Falls High School is ranked #573 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Great Falls High School often compared to?
Great Falls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C M Russell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Great Falls High School is 78%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Great Falls High School?
1,548 students attend Great Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Great Falls High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Falls High School?
Great Falls High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Great Falls High School offer ?
Great Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Falls High School part of?
Great Falls High School is part of Great Falls High School District.
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