C M Russell High School

228 17th Avenue NW
Great Falls, MT 59404

cmrweb.gfps.k12.mt.us

1,454 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

C.M. Russell High School, located in Great Falls, Montana, is a prominent secondary institution serving the local community. Named after the famed Western artist Charles M. Russell, the school carries a rich local legacy and serves as a central hub for academic and extracurricular activities for students in the region. As one of the primary high schools in the Great Falls Public Schools district, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or various elective programs.

The school is well-regarded for its robust campus culture, which emphasizes a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. C.M. Russell offers a wide range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that allow students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with diverse developmental opportunities, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute effectively to their community and the broader world.

1,454

Total Students

90.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C M Russell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,159
Hispanic	84
Black	17
Asian	10
Two or More	92
American Indian	88
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,159 (79.7 %)
Two or More
92 (6.3 %)
American Indian
88 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
84 (5.8 %)
Black
17 (1.2 %)
Asian
10 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

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:	Great Falls H S
Phone:	(406)268-6100
Website:	http://cmrweb.gfps.k12.mt.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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 9 366

Grade 10 401

Grade 11 352

Grade 12 335