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C M Russell High School

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C M Russell High School ranks 71 st of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

71^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 61% of Montana high schools

Summary

C M Russell High School is a public high school in Great Falls, Montana, serving 1,412 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Great Falls High School District, which is ranked 203 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

C M Russell High School consistently outperforms the nearby Great Falls High School on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the ACT with Writing exam. Over the past 10 years, C M Russell High School has maintained a higher statewide ranking among Montana high schools compared to Great Falls High School. Additionally, C M Russell High School serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Great Falls High School.

When comparing C M Russell High School to other nearby schools, some interesting findings emerge. Despite being a much smaller school, Centerville High School has outperformed C M Russell High School on certain ACT with Writing subject areas. Conversely, the MT School for Deaf & Blind High School has significantly lower proficiency rates across all ACT with Writing subject areas compared to both C M Russell High School and the state averages. While C M Russell High School has maintained a relatively strong statewide ranking, its ranking has been declining in recent years, suggesting the school may face challenges in sustaining its academic excellence.

1,412

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,498

Per pupil spending ?

39.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

228 17th Avenue NW
Great Falls, MT 59404

(406) 268-6100

District: Great Falls High School

Feeder schools for C M Russell High School:

Elementary:	Meadow Lark School
	Riverview School
	Sacajawea School
	Valley View School
	More...
	West Elementary
Middle:	North Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.8%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Hispanic:

6.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2015 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg35%

Montana avg39%

71^st of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Great Falls High School

203^rd of 387Great Falls High School among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	61.7	71 of 182	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.2	63 of 122	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.9	51 of 124	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.0	32 of 114	71.9%	★★★★☆
2021	50.0	51 of 138	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.8	42 of 119	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.2	52 of 119	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.6	20 of 111	82.0%	★★★★☆
2016	58.6	44 of 113	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	75.7	18 of 92	80.4%	★★★★☆
2013	56.6	57 of 128	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	43.8	89 of 129	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.0	89 of 122	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	50.4	82 of 135	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.3	67 of 135	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.3	66 of 139	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.0	76 of 136	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	62.9	51 of 138	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.2	62 of 142	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	64.3	56 of 137	59.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%-4 vs state

Mathematics34%+3 vs state

Science29%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
C M Russell High School	Public	9-12	228 17th Avenue NW	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 268-6100	1,412	87	16.3	39.9%	1,099 (77.8%)	15 (1.1%)	97 (6.9%)	18 (1.3%)	72 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	110 (7.8%)	61.7	71^st of 182 public high schools	61.0%		43.2	63^rd of 122 public high schools	48.4%	8	51.1	34.2	28.9	$10,498
Great Falls High School	Public	9-12	1900 2nd Avenue South	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-6250	1,548	103	15.0	54.5%	1,088 (70.3%)	18 (1.2%)	118 (7.6%)	12 (0.8%)	140 (9.0%)	2 (0.1%)	170 (11.0%)	47.3	109^th of 182 public high schools	40.1%		33.6	84^th of 122 public high schools	31.1%	25	47.5	24.0	23.8	$10,231
MT School For Deaf & Blnd High School	Public	9-12	3911 Central Ave	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Mont School for Deaf Blind	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 771-6017	15	11	1.4	100.0%	9 (60.0%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)	4.5	178^th of 182 public high schools	2.2%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0
Centerville High School	Public	9-12	693 Stockett Rd	Sand Coulee	59472	Cascade County	Centerville High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 736-5167	73	7	9.9	39.7%	67 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	53.9	88^th of 182 public high schools	51.6%		60.6	27^th of 122 public high schools	77.9%	61	60.0	20.0	26.7	$19,497

Frequently Asked Questions about C M Russell High School

Is C M Russell High School a good school?

C M Russell High School ranks 71^st of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of C M Russell High School?

Students at C M Russell High School are 78% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is C M Russell High School in?

Great Falls High School

How many students attend C M Russell High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,412 students attended C M Russell High School.

What schools feed into C M Russell High School?

C M Russell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Meadow Lark School
Elementary : Riverview School
Elementary : Sacajawea School
Elementary : Valley View School
Elementary : West Elementary
Middle : North Middle School

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