Great Falls High School District
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- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 2 public schools in Great Falls High School District, serving 2,855 students. Great Falls High School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
- Public schools in Great Falls High School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is in the 3/10, bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
- The top ranked public schools in Great Falls High School District are C M Russell High School and Great Falls High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 21% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Montana public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Great Falls High School District |
| School District Phone Number | (406) 268-6777 |
| School District Grades Offered | 09 - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MT) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 824 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,855 Students | 147,122 Students |
| # of Teachers | 196 Teachers | 10,494 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Great Falls High School District, which is ranked within the3/, bottom 50% of all 350 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MT) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 51% |
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| Graduation Rate | 80% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.37 |
| # of American Indian Students | 331 Students | 16,705 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 12% | 11% |
| # of Asian Students | 36 Students | 1,123 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 119 Students | 6,836 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 5% |
| # of Black Students | 68 Students | 1,264 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of White Students | 2,215 Students | 115,493 Students |
| % White Students | 78% | 78% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 8 Students | 335 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 78 Students | 5,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 943 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 11,711 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 11,414 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 11,153 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 11,569 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 11,982 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 11,729 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 11,819 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 11,250 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 11,233 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 813 | 11,309 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 723 | 10,939 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 665 | 10,392 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 654 | 9,679 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,953 in this school district is less than the state average of 15000. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,241 is less than the state average of $14,556. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MT) |
| Total Revenue | $42 MM | 1620000 |
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| Spending | $42 MM | 1572000 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,953 | 15000 |
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| Spending / Student | $14,241 | 14556 |
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Great Falls High School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- C M Russell High School Math: 34% | Reading: 47%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%228 17th Avenue Nw10
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100
Grades: 9-12 | 1,411 student
- Great Falls High School Math: 31% | Reading: 44%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%1900 2nd Avenue South10
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250
Grades: 9-12 | 1,444 student
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