Top Rankings
Great Falls High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,960 students in Great Falls High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Great Falls High School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
2,960 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Great Falls High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Graduation Rate
83%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.40
% American Indian
7%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
74%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,799 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,479 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,799
$15,490
Spending / Student
$13,479
$15,580
Best Great Falls High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C M Russell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
228 17th Avenue Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Great Falls High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 2nd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Great Falls High School District?
Great Falls High School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,960 students.
What is the rank of Great Falls High School District?
Great Falls High School District is ranked #255 out of 335 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Great Falls High School District?
74% of Great Falls High School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 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 District?
Great Falls High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Great Falls High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,479 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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