Great Falls High School is a public high school for grades 9 through 12 located in Great Falls, Montana. Established in 1890, it was the city's first high school. The school's original building, constructed in 1896, is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Serving 1,612 students in grades 9-12, Great Falls High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Great Falls High School's student population of 1,612 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Year Founded
1890
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
School Rankings
Great Falls High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Falls High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bison
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Falls High School's ranking?
Great Falls High School is ranked #573 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Great Falls High School often compared to?
Great Falls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C M Russell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Great Falls High School is 78%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Great Falls High School?
1,612 students attend Great Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Great Falls High School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Falls High School?
Great Falls High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Great Falls High School offer ?
Great Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Falls High School part of?
Great Falls High School is part of Great Falls High School District.
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