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Flathead High School

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Flathead High School ranks 74 th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

74^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 59% of Montana high schools

Summary

Flathead High School is a public high school in Kalispell, Montana, serving 1,541 students in grades 9-12. While the school's test scores are generally on par or slightly below the state averages, it faces some challenges compared to nearby high-performing schools.

Flathead High School's proficiency rates on the ACT with Writing exam are 56.86% in English Language Arts, 30% in Mathematics, and 28.25% in Science, which are close to the state averages. However, on the Montana State Tests, the school's proficiency rates are lower than the state, with 28.7% in Mathematics, 51.23% in Reading, and 22.32% in Science. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rates, from 39.56% in 2023-2024 to 100% in 2024-2025, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Despite this, Flathead High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 15.8 in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, Glacier High School and Whitefish High School, Flathead High School's performance is generally lower. Glacier High School consistently outperforms Flathead High School in test scores, while Whitefish High School is ranked significantly higher (10th out of 182 Montana high schools in 2024-2025) and has much higher test scores. Additionally, Flathead High School's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 12th out of 92 Montana high schools in 2014-2015 to 74th out of 182 in 2024-2025, suggesting a decline in performance relative to other schools in the state.

1,541

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,286

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

644 4th Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 751-3500

District: Flathead High School

Feeder schools for Flathead High School:

Elementary:	Cayuse Prairie School
	Cornelius Hedges School
	Creston School
	Deer Park School
	More...
	Elrod School
	Fair-Mont-Egan School
	Lakeside Elementary School
	Lillian Peterson School
	Smith Valley Primary School
Middle:	Cayuse Prairie 7-8
	Deer Park 6-8
	Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School
	Kalispell Middle School
	More...
	Smith Valley 7-8
	Somers Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2015 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 28 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg41%

Montana avg39%

74^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 28 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd 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	61.4	74 of 182	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.8	68 of 122	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.8	67 of 124	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.6	43 of 114	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.9	58 of 138	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.1	54 of 119	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.0	61 of 119	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	63.6	34 of 111	69.4%	★★★★☆
2016	55.3	49 of 113	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	83.1	12 of 92	87.0%	★★★★☆
2013	66.8	33 of 128	74.2%	★★★★☆
2012	63.2	49 of 129	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	54.2	71 of 122	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	68.2	39 of 135	71.1%	★★★★☆
2009	58.2	54 of 135	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	50.4	84 of 139	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	63.0	53 of 136	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.9	37 of 138	73.2%	★★★★☆
2005	75.5	27 of 142	81.0%	★★★★☆
2004	72.2	38 of 137	72.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts57%~ state avg

Mathematics30%~ state avg

Science28%~ state avg

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Schools Near Flathead High School

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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
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)
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Flathead High School

How many students attend Flathead High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,541 students attended Flathead High School.

What district is Flathead High School in?

Flathead High School

What schools feed into Flathead High School?

Flathead High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cayuse Prairie School
Elementary : Cornelius Hedges School
Elementary : Creston School
Elementary : Deer Park School
Elementary : Elrod School
Elementary : Fair-Mont-Egan School
Elementary : Lakeside Elementary School
Elementary : Lillian Peterson School
Elementary : Smith Valley Primary School
Middle : Cayuse Prairie 7-8
Middle : Deer Park 6-8
Middle : Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School
Middle : Kalispell Middle School
Middle : Smith Valley 7-8
Middle : Somers Middle School

Is Flathead High School a good school?

Flathead High School ranks 74^th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Flathead High School?

Students at Flathead High School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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