Enrollment
1,541
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kalispell, MT
Flathead High School
Federal NCES profile for Flathead High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 301542000470
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flathead High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #17 of 22
- public schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1,541
- students enrolled
Flathead High School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flathead High School ranks #17 of 22 public schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: Flathead H S · Montana
NCES ID 301542000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flathead High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flathead High School
Flathead High School is a large high school in Kalispell, Montana, enrolling 1,541 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Montana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,541 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Flathead H S spends $10,924 per pupil, 43% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kalispell's high schools, it stands alongside Glacier High School (1,402 students): Flathead High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 17.7:1).
Its district, Flathead H S, also runs Glacier High School (1,402 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Flathead High School compares
Flathead High School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,541 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,541
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 60% in Montana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Flathead High School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flathead H S, which includes Flathead High School.
$10,924
Per student
-43%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Flathead High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flathead High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Kalispell
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Flathead High School
How many students attend Flathead High School?
Flathead High School has 1,541 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kalispell, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flathead High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flathead High School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flathead High School?
The largest demographic group at Flathead High School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flathead High School?
Flathead High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Flathead High School rank among public schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, Flathead High School ranks #17 of 22 public schools in Kalispell, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kalispell on the city page.
Is Flathead High School a good school?
Flathead High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Flathead H S?
Besides Flathead High School, Flathead H S also operates Glacier High School (1,402 students). See the Flathead H S district page for the complete list.
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