Glacier High School

Summary:

Glacier High School is a public high school located in Kalispell, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,475 students. As part of the Flathead High School District, which is ranked 109 out of 300 districts in Montana, Glacier High School consistently ranks among the top 25 high schools in the state with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Glacier High School outperforms the state and its neighboring schools, Flathead High School and Whitefish High School, in the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. This consistent academic excellence has been a hallmark of Glacier High School, with its statewide ranking ranging from 23 to 65 out of over 100 high schools in Montana over the past decade. While the school has a majority White student population, it has a more diverse racial makeup compared to its surrounding schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic, Native American, and students of two or more races.

However, Glacier High School faces a potential challenge with its higher student-teacher ratio of 18.6, compared to 13.9 at Flathead High School and 13.5 at Whitefish High School. This higher ratio may present challenges in providing personalized attention and support to each student, an area the school could explore ways to optimize the learning environment, such as implementing targeted interventions or leveraging technology.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 375 Wolfpack Way
       Kalispell, MT  59901


(406) 758-8600

District: Flathead High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,231 Help


Feeder schools for Glacier High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  1,475

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glacier High School ranks better than 79.8% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glacier High School is 18.6. (See more...)
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Compare Glacier High School employs 79.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glacier High School is $11,231.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Glacier High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Glacier High School 25th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Glacier High School in the ranking list.)

Flathead High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Flathead High School 109th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glacier High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 56.64 70th 139 49.6%
2009 43.97 91st 135 32.6%
2010 60.25 59th 135 56.3%
2011 64.32 46th 122 62.3%
2012 53.67 65th 129 49.6%
2013 65.85 38th 128 70.3%
2015 65.92 28th 92 69.6%
2016 66.65 32nd 113 71.7%
2017 70.79 23rd 111 79.3%
2018 71.17 27th 119 77.3%
2019 72.63 25th 119 79.0%
2021 65.70 25th 138 81.9%
2022 40.94 35th 114 69.3%
2023 64.52 25th 124 79.8%
See the entire list of Montana High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Glacier High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 874 4 5 11 13 n/a n/a 0 907
2009 1148 6 9 15 13 n/a n/a 0 1191
2010 1206 3 8 19 16 n/a n/a 0 1252
2011 1200 4 9 33 15 2 1 0 1264
2012 1208 4 10 25 17 3 1 0 1268
2013 1199 6 11 32 20 4 1 0 1273
2014 1172 10 16 42 21 2 3 0 1266
2015 1208 12 17 30 25 0 2 0 1294
2016 1242 14 24 33 28 2 0 0 1343
2017 1238 19 27 27 31 3 0 0 1345
2018 1258 17 26 29 31 2 4 0 1367
2019 1210 15 26 35 23 3 29 0 1341
2020 1194 12 22 46 25 4 25 0 1328
2021 1204 12 18 57 26 3 25 0 1345
2022 1292 10 13 58 25 6 26 0 1430
2023 1314 11 10 64 18 5 53 0 1475

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Glacier High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 907 61.2 14.8 23.9
2009 1191 75.4 15.8 24.4
2010 1252 77.8 16.0 28.4
2011 1264 79.1 15.9 29
2012 1268 77.7 16.3 15.7
2013 1273 80.1 15.8 26.7
2014 1266 73.4 17.2 33.1
2015 1294 74.0 17.4 32.8
2016 1343 80.0 16.7 25.7
2017 1345 80.2 16.7 25.6
2018 1367 76.9 17.7 33.8
2019 1341 79.6 16.8 22.9
2020 1328 78.6 16.8 28.5
2021 1345 93.8 14.3 n/a
2022 1430 80.4 17.7 n/a
2023 1475 79.3 18.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Glacier High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 907 61.2 14.8 23.9
2009 1191 75.4 15.8 24.4
2010 1252 77.8 16.0 28.4
2011 1264 79.1 15.9 29
2012 1268 77.7 16.3 15.7
2013 1273 80.1 15.8 26.7
2014 1266 73.4 17.2 33.1
2015 1294 74.0 17.4 32.8
2016 1343 80.0 16.7 25.7
2017 1345 80.2 16.7 25.6
2018 1367 76.9 17.7 33.8
2019 1341 79.6 16.8 22.9
2020 1328 78.6 16.8 28.5
2021 1345 93.8 14.3 n/a
2022 1430 80.4 17.7 n/a
2023 1475 79.3 18.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Glacier High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $10,709
2022 $10,446
2023 $11,231

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glacier High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 25th of 119 High schoolsRanks 25th of 124 High schools
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13411475
 10%
African American1511
 26.7%
American Indian2318
 21.7%
Asian2610
 61.5%
Hispanic3564
 82.9%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White12101314
 8.6%
Two or More Races2953
 82.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Glacier High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,475 students attended Glacier High School.

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

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

Glacier High School ranks 25th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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