Bigfork High School

Bigfork High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 Commerce St,  Bigfork, MT
3.4
3.7
343 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Hansen
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
D+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
510
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
317:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
89.8%
Hispanic
6.8%
Native American
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montana State University 102 Students
University of Montana 99 Students
Flathead Valley Community College 49 Students
Carroll College 39 Students
University of Montana Western 30 Students
University of Wyoming 29 Students
Montana State University - Billings 27 Students
Boise State University 25 Students
Montana Technological University 23 Students
University of Washington 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 28 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Biology 12 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students
Small Business Management 10 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students
Dental Hygiene 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 78 Reviews
4.0 Junior
10/1/2025
I have had a great experience at Bigfork high school so far. I have been going to Bigfork schools since I was in kindergarten, so I haven't been able to experience much. I might be bias, but I love the small town atmosphere and how close-knit I have been with everyone involved in the community.
4.0
1/21/2025
It was good in some aspects but it lacked in the support for college education. There was not really an assitance that was useful.
5.0 Alum
6/7/2021
I appreciate the small, close community. My teachers truly cared about me and my education and were always there to help in any way they needed.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/15/2024
This is our first year at Bigfork Schools and Bigfork High School. We came from a Christian private school and we love Bigfork High School. The administration has been great, the school counselor is absolutely wonderful and the principal is extremely engaged and professional. Our experience so far w...
5.0 parent
8/23/2022
I LOVE BIGFORK HIGH SCHIOOL MUAH MUAH MUAH HI TESSA
1.0 student
4/18/2022
Quite literally the most racist and homophobic school I’ve ever been to, a student threatened to drag a trans male around the school on a leash, the teachers do absolutely nothing about it, insane amount of bullying. It’s absolutely disgusting, if I could I’d give it zero stars. Do not take your chi...

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Bigfork High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 600 Commerce St in Bigfork, in the Bigfork neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 343 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Bigfork High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $1,022,999. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bigfork Middle School, Swan River Junior High School, Bigfork Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Bigfork has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bigfork High School.

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