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Glacier High School

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Glacier High School ranks 39 th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

39^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 79% of Montana high schools

Summary

Glacier High School is a public high school located in Kalispell, Montana, serving 1,402 students in grades 9-12. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking between 23rd and 39th over the past 10 years.

Glacier High School outperforms the state and its nearby counterparts, such as Flathead High School, in academic assessments. In the 2024-2025 school year, Glacier High School had higher proficiency rates in ACT with Writing for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, as well as higher proficiency rates in Montana State Tests for Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Additionally, Glacier High School maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.2 to 15.4 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios of Flathead High School and Bigfork High School.

While Glacier High School outperforms its nearby counterparts, it is interesting to note that Whitefish High School, which is also in the region, consistently ranks higher than Glacier High School in the statewide rankings. This suggests that there may be additional factors, such as school resources, teaching quality, or community support, that contribute to the academic success of Whitefish High School. Overall, Glacier High School appears to be a high-performing school that is effectively serving a diverse student population and providing a quality education.

1,402

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,114

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

375 Wolfpack Way
Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 758-8600

District: Flathead High School

Feeder schools for Glacier High School:

Elementary:	East Evergreen School
	Edgerton School
	Helena Flats School
	Russell School
	More...
	West Valley School
Middle:	Evergreen Junior High
	Helena Flats 7-8
	West Valley Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

4.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (44% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Montana high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg41%

Montana avg39%

39^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Flathead High School

151^st of 387Flathead 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	71.7	39 of 182	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	59.5	30 of 122	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	64.5	25 of 124	79.8%	★★★★☆
2022	40.9	35 of 114	69.3%	★★★★☆
2021	65.7	25 of 138	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	72.6	25 of 119	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	71.2	27 of 119	77.3%	★★★★☆
2017	70.8	23 of 111	79.3%	★★★★☆
2016	66.6	32 of 113	71.7%	★★★★☆
2015	65.9	28 of 92	69.6%	★★★★☆
2013	65.8	38 of 128	70.3%	★★★★☆
2012	53.7	65 of 129	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.3	46 of 122	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.3	59 of 135	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	44.0	91 of 135	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.6	70 of 139	49.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts64%+9 vs state

Mathematics36%+5 vs state

Science31%~ 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
Glacier High School	Public	9-12	375 Wolfpack Way	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Flathead High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 758-8600	1,402	87	16.2	100.0%	1,227 (87.5%)	11 (0.8%)	70 (5.0%)	14 (1.0%)	15 (1.1%)	6 (0.4%)	59 (4.2%)	71.7	39^th of 182 public high schools	78.6%		59.5	30^th of 122 public high schools	75.4%	9	64.3	36.5	30.7	$12,114
Flathead High School	Public	9-12	644 4th Avenue West	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Flathead High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3500	1,541	97	15.8	100.0%	1,375 (89.2%)	6 (0.4%)	76 (4.9%)	6 (0.4%)	20 (1.3%)	4 (0.3%)	54 (3.5%)	61.4	74^th of 182 public high schools	59.3%		41.8	68^th of 122 public high schools	44.3%	6	56.9	30.0	28.3	$11,286
Flathead Pace Academy	Public	10-12	644 4th Ave W	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Flathead High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 751-3434	22	3	6.9	27.3%	21 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	51.2	96^th of 182 public high schools	47.3%					(n/a)	40.0	40.0	20.0
Kalispell Rising Wolf Charter	Public	9-12	644 4th Ave W	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Flathead High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 751-3434	11	6	1.8	27.3%	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Columbia Falls High School	Public	9-12	610 13th Street West	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Columbia Falls High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-6500	691	45	15.2	99.4%	587 (84.9%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.5%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.4%)	64.9	60^th of 182 public high schools	67.0%		42.4	65^th of 122 public high schools	46.7%	5	64.4	26.5	31.3	$13,639
Whitefish High School	Public	9-12	1143 East 4th St.	Whitefish	59937	Flathead County	Whitefish High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 862-8600	618	43	14.2	25.1%	584 (94.5%)	4 (0.6%)	11 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	88.5	10^th of 182 public high schools	94.5%		78	8^th of 122 public high schools	93.4%	2	72.6	45.2	45.9	$13,629
Bigfork High School	Public	9-12	600 Commerce St	Bigfork	59911	Flathead County	Bigfork High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 837-7420	333	24	13.8	19.8%	300 (90.1%)	2 (0.6%)	24 (7.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	80.4	21^st of 182 public high schools	88.5%		59.6	29^th of 122 public high schools	76.2%	8	70.9	41.3	35.0	$12,530

Frequently Asked Questions about Glacier High School

Is Glacier High School a good school?

Glacier High School ranks 39^th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Glacier High School in?

Flathead High School

What schools feed into Glacier High School?

Glacier High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Evergreen School
Elementary : Edgerton School
Elementary : Helena Flats School
Elementary : Russell School
Elementary : West Valley School
Middle : Evergreen Junior High
Middle : Helena Flats 7-8
Middle : West Valley Middle School

How many students attend Glacier High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,402 students attended Glacier High School.

What is the racial makeup of Glacier High School?

Students at Glacier High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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