Columbia Falls High Schl

Columbia Falls H S
610 13th Street West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
687 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Columbia Falls High School, located in the Flathead Valley of Montana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Columbia Falls School District. Situated against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains near Glacier National Park, the school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere that balances academic instruction with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. It is well-regarded for its school spirit and strong connection to the local community, serving as a hub for regional events and student-led initiatives.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and vocational career paths. In addition to core academic subjects, Columbia Falls High School provides a range of elective programs, including career and technical education (CTE) courses, arts, and a competitive athletics program known as the "Wildcats." By integrating traditional classroom learning with local extracurricular traditions, the school strives to develop well-rounded students while maintaining the unique cultural identity of the Columbia Falls area.
687
Total Students
44.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    601 (87.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (4.1 %)
  • American Indian
    17 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Columbia Falls H S
Phone: (406)892-6500
Website: http://cfhighschool.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 634
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 202
Grade 10 181
Grade 11 148
Grade 12 156
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Whitefish High School
Whitefish H S
Charter School 581 Students
1143 East 4th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937 (6.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th