Great Falls High School

1900 2nd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59405

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1,641 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Great Falls High School, located at 1900 2nd Avenue South in Great Falls, Montana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school prides itself on a rich history and a strong spirit of school pride, often serving as a central hub for student life and community events within the city.

The campus itself is a prominent landmark in the area, known for its long-standing presence in Great Falls. Beyond the standard curriculum, the school provides various clubs, vocational training, and honors courses to support the varied interests and career aspirations of its student body. By fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development, Great Falls High School continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of the region's youth.

1,641

Total Students

104.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Falls High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,142
Hispanic	104
Black	26
Asian	17
Two or More	136
American Indian	211
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,142 (69.6 %)
American Indian
211 (12.9 %)
Two or More
136 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
104 (6.3 %)
Black
26 (1.6 %)
Asian
17 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (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)268-6250
Website:	http://bisongfps.weebly.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	721
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	123

* 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 9 427

Grade 10 443

Grade 11 404

Grade 12 367