FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL

Flathead High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Flathead H S school district, located in Kalispell, MT with about 1,529 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 108 teachers, Flathead High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Flathead High School, located in the heart of Kalispell, Montana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community and is the oldest high school in the Flathead Valley. As a proud member of Kalispell Public Schools, the institution is known for its deep-rooted traditions and its iconic, historic architecture, which has been a landmark of the city for over a century. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community pride among its students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Flathead High School is well-regarded for its robust athletics programs, performing arts, and diverse student clubs, which encourage well-rounded personal development. The school emphasizes a supportive culture that aims to prepare students for college, vocational training, or the workforce, all while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of life in a growing Montana city. With its commitment to student success and community engagement, Flathead High remains a central hub for learning and extracurricular achievement in the region.

For more information, contact Flathead High School at (406) 751-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

644 4th Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901
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FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kalispell, MT with about 1,529 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Flathead H S
Total Students:
1,529
Teachers:
108.43
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,529 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.