Top Rankings
Great Falls H S School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,130 students in Great Falls H S School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Great Falls H S School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
3,130 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Great Falls H S School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.38
# American Indian Students
296 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
11%
# Asian Students
32 Students
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
192 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
63 Students
1,102 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
2,343 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
75%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
192 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
-
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
849
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
818
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
765
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
698
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,104 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,747 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,104
$15,306
Spending / Student
$12,747
$15,395
Best Great Falls H S School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C M Russell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
228 17th Avenue Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,490 students
Rank: #22.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 2nd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,640 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Great Falls H S School District?
Great Falls H S School District manages 2 public schools serving 3,130 students.
What is the rank of Great Falls H S School District?
Great Falls H S School District is ranked #255 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Great Falls H S School District?
75% of Great Falls H S School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 H S School District?
Great Falls H S School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Great Falls H S School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,747 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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