COLUMBIA FALLS JR HIGH SCHOOL

Columbia Falls Jr HS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Columbia Falls Elem school district, located in Columbia Falls, MT with about 487 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 36 teachers, Columbia Falls Jr HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Columbia Falls Junior High School, located at 1805 Talbot Road in Columbia Falls, Montana, serves as a pivotal educational institution for the community’s adolescent students. Situated in the scenic Flathead Valley near the gateway to Glacier National Park, the school provides a foundational academic experience for students transitioning from elementary to high school. The facility is part of the Columbia Falls School District 6, which emphasizes a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement within a supportive, small-town environment.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for the rigors of secondary education by offering a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy, while also providing opportunities for personal development. Beyond academics, Columbia Falls Junior High typically plays a significant role in the local community by hosting various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage teamwork and school spirit. By prioritizing a positive climate and student-centered instruction, the school strives to equip its learners with the essential skills and character traits needed for future academic and professional success.

For more information, contact Columbia Falls Jr HS at (406) 892-6530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1805 Talbot Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
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COLUMBIA FALLS JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia Falls, MT with about 487 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
487
Teachers:
36.07
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 487 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBIA FALLS JR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.4%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.