Enrollment
1,402
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kalispell, MT
Glacier High School
Federal NCES profile for Glacier High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 301542000358
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glacier High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #19 of 22
- public schools in Kalispell · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Montana
- 1,402
- students enrolled
Glacier High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier High School ranks #19 of 22 public schools in Kalispell, MT.
School address
District: Flathead H S · Montana
NCES ID 301542000358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glacier High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glacier High School
Glacier High School is a large high school in Kalispell, Montana, enrolling 1,402 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Montana schools and 50% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Montana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,402 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% 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 Flathead High School (1,541 students): Glacier High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 13.3:1).
Its district, Flathead H S, also runs Flathead High School (1,541 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 Glacier High School compares
Glacier 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,402 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,402
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 93% in Montana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.3%
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Glacier High School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flathead H S, which includes Glacier 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 Glacier High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glacier High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glacier High School
How many students attend Glacier High School?
Glacier High School has 1,402 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kalispell, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacier High School is 17.7:1, which is 50% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glacier High School?
The largest demographic group at Glacier High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Kalispell, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glacier High School?
Glacier High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Glacier High School rank among public schools in Kalispell?
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier High School ranks #19 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 Glacier High School a good school?
Glacier High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Montana schools. 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 Glacier High School, Flathead H S also operates Flathead High School (1,541 students). See the Flathead H S district page for the complete list.
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