- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 301542000470
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Flathead High School held near 1,628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 116.7 → 105.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 301542000470 · Kalispell, MT High · MID · TRAD
1,541 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Glacier High School (1,402 students)
Flathead High School held near 1,628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 116.7 → 105.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Flathead High School compares
Flathead High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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.
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
District finance for Flathead H S reports $11,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar high schools in Kalispell
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,541 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,626 (2022-23) → 1,628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.