Glacier High School

Q: Is Glacier High School a good school?

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

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:
25^th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,231

Feeder schools for Glacier High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 1,477

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Glacier High School ranks better than 79.8% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (4.8%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glacier High School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Glacier High School employs 95.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 25^th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Glacier High School in the ranking list.)

Flathead High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Flathead High School 109^th 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
2008	56.64	70^th	139	49.6%
2009	43.97	91^st	135	32.6%
2010	60.25	59^th	135	56.3%
2011	64.32	46^th	122	62.3%
2012	53.67	65^th	129	49.6%
2013	65.85	38^th	128	70.3%
2015	65.92	28^th	92	69.6%
2016	66.65	32^nd	113	71.7%
2017	70.79	23^rd	111	79.3%
2018	71.17	27^th	119	77.3%
2019	72.63	25^th	119	79.0%
2021	65.70	25^th	138	81.9%
2022	40.94	35^th	114	69.3%
2023	64.52	25^th	124	79.8%

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

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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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	Total
2008	874	4	5	11	13	n/a	n/a	907
2009	1148	6	9	15	13	n/a	n/a	1191
2010	1206	3	8	19	16	n/a	n/a	1252
2011	1200	4	9	33	15	2	1	1264
2012	1208	4	10	25	17	3	1	1268
2013	1199	6	11	32	20	4	1	1273
2014	1172	10	16	42	21	2	3	1266
2015	1208	12	17	30	25	0	2	1294
2016	1242	14	24	33	28	2	0	1343
2017	1238	19	27	27	31	3	0	1345
2018	1258	17	26	29	31	2	4	1367
2019	1210	15	26	35	23	3	29	1341
2020	1194	12	22	46	25	4	25	1328
2021	1204	12	18	57	26	3	25	1345
2022	1292	10	13	58	25	6	26	1430
2023	1314	11	10	64	18	5	53	1475
2024	1308	11	11	71	14	5	57	1477

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
2024	1477	95.4	15.4	31.8

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
2024	1477	95.4	15.4	31.8

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

Year	Total 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 25^th of 119 High schools	Ranks 25^th of 124 High schools	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1341	1475	10%
African American	15	11	26.7%
American Indian	23	18	21.7%
Asian	26	10	61.5%
Hispanic	35	64	82.9%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	1210	1314	8.6%
Two or More Races	29	53	82.8%

Schools Near Glacier High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
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	1,477	95	15.4	31.8%	1,308 (88.6%)	11 (0.7%)	71 (4.8%)	11 (0.7%)	14 (0.9%)	5 (0.3%)	57 (3.9%)	64.5	25^th of 124 public high schools	79.8%		40.9	35^th of 114 public high schools	69.3%	10	39.0	68.2	33.0	$11,231
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	1,628	105	15.4	39.6%	1,463 (89.9%)	3 (0.2%)	84 (5.2%)	7 (0.4%)	16 (1.0%)	8 (0.5%)	47 (2.9%)	41.8	67^th of 124 public high schools	46.0%		37.6	43^rd of 114 public high schools	62.3%	24	29.0	51.5	23.4	$11,089
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	688	45	15.3	48.5%	591 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	14 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (6.1%)	39.7	73^rd of 124 public high schools	41.1%		37.3	44^th of 114 public high schools	61.4%	29	27.3	47.7	26.2	$11,955
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	630	43	14.7	23.8%	595 (94.4%)	4 (0.6%)	14 (2.2%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.3%)	79.5	9^th of 124 public high schools	92.7%		67.1	10^th of 114 public high schools	91.2%	1	46.3	73.5	44.4	$13,629
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	352	23	15.3	32.4%	318 (90.3%)	2 (0.6%)	24 (6.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	62	29^th of 124 public high schools	76.6%		43.5	31^st of 114 public high schools	72.8%	2	32.4	68.6	36.0	$12,083

Frequently Asked Questions about Glacier High School

Is Glacier High School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Glacier High School?

Students at Glacier High School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Glacier High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,477 students attended Glacier High School.

What district is Glacier High School in?

Flathead High School

What schools feed into Glacier High School?

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

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