Great Falls High School

1900 2nd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,640 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 21% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,640 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Great Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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School Overview

Great Falls High School's student population of 1,640 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,640 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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School Rankings

Great Falls High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Falls High School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#583 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
36%
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33%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
12%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
7%
5%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
71%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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78%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #583 out of 707 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 84%.
How many students attend Great Falls High School?
1,640 students attend Great Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Great Falls High School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Falls High School?
Great Falls High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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
What school district is Great Falls High School part of?
Great Falls High School is part of Great Falls H S School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,640 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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