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Glacier High School

High School · Flathead H S · Kalispell, MT

A Flathead H S high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

233 First Ave East, Kalispell, MT 59901

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation24%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$11,591
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at Glacier High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Glacier High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,532/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalispell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,391

Median home value

$417,200

Median rent

$1,052/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
24% participation·State avg: 2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·51 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rocky Mountain EducationPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–92.4 mi10Compare →
Oneschool Global Kalispell CampusPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–92.5 mi10Compare →
Flathead High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–123.5 mi1,628Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Flathead H S

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$11,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glacier High School is listed in Flathead H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glacier High School

Glacier High School is a public high school in Kalispell, MT, part of Flathead H S, serving approximately 1,477 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glacier High School

What grades does Glacier High School serve?

Glacier High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Glacier High School?

Glacier High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glacier High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glacier High School rank in MT?

Glacier High School ranks #348 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Glacier High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glacier High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Glacier High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glacier High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Glacier High School a charter school?

No, Glacier High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glacier High School a Title I school?

No, Glacier High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glacier High School?

31.8% of students at Glacier High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,477
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Flathead County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 59901)
61,710
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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