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Glacier High School vs. Whitefish High School

Should you attend Glacier High School or Whitefish High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Glacier High School
375 Wolfpack Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Whitefish High School
1143 East 4th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Whitefish High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
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).
Serving 630 students in grades 9-12, Whitefish High School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,477 students
630 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glacier High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whitefish High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glacier High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whitefish High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glacier High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whitefish High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glacier High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Flathead High School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whitefish High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Whitefish High School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#357 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
#134 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glacier High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whitefish High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in MT)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glacier High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Flathead High School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitefish High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Whitefish High School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glacier High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Flathead High School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitefish High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Whitefish High School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glacier High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Flathead High School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitefish High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Whitefish High School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Top 50% in MT)
90-94%
(Top 5% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Glacier High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Flathead High School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Whitefish High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Whitefish High School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Glacier High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Whitefish High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
385
183
Grade 10 Students
386
164
Grade 11 Students
361
128
Grade 12 Students
345
155

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Glacier High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Flathead High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Whitefish High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Whitefish High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glacier High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Flathead High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whitefish High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Whitefish High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glacier High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Flathead High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whitefish High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Whitefish High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glacier High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Flathead High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whitefish High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Whitefish High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
88%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glacier High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Flathead High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whitefish High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Whitefish High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Glacier High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Flathead High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whitefish High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Whitefish High School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glacier High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Flathead High School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whitefish High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Whitefish High School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glacier High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Flathead High School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whitefish High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Whitefish High School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glacier High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Flathead High School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whitefish High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Whitefish High School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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