C.M. Russell High School

C.M. Russell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
228 17th Ave NW,  Great Falls, MT
Great Falls High School District
3.9
3.2
1,452 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kerry Parsons
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
65.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
288:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
79.7%
Two or more races
6.3%
Native American
6.1%
Hispanic
5.8%
Black
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
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 251 Students
University of Montana 207 Students
Carroll College 77 Students
Great Falls College - Montana State University 77 Students
University of Providence 71 Students
University of Washington 68 Students
Washington State University 65 Students
University of Oregon 57 Students
Montana State University - Billings 49 Students
Montana Technological University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 53 Students
Business 47 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Biology 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Education 24 Students
Criminology 22 Students
Chemistry 22 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 176 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/20/2025
C.M. Russell High School is a great school to attend. The teachers and staff seem to really care about the future of their students. Everyday they put themselves out there and give the students the materials needed to succeed.
4.0 Senior
12/10/2024
I have been involved in CMR from a very young age due to my dad being a teacher at the school. I have loved all the teachers that I have had at CMR. I've been able to build a relationship with every faculty member I've been involved with, which has been very valuable in my education thus far. For the most part I have liked all the clubs and activities I have been a part of. The main thing I would like to see changes in is this school spirit. My freshman year I felt like there was a lot of energy in the school and people wanting to do things. As my years of school has progressed I have seen that energy dwindle. It is hard to say if it is simply a generational issue or if there are too many restrictions in the school that are preventing people from participating.
4.0 Senior
11/4/2023
At C.M Russell there are both positive and negative aspects. The school pride is through the roof and the support is unwavering. However, the academic opportunities are lacking.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/11/2022
The teachers and staff at this school care a lot about the kids and their education. They have amazing programs for the kids. The music and arts programs are amazing with great teachers and many wonderful opportunities.
1.0 student
12/9/2021
if you are a white, upper middle class, athlete, this school is great for you! if not, good luck!
2.0 student
4/6/2018
The school has some leniency when is comes to rules, I have seen many people smoke, vape, and assume that they drink and do drugs since they talk about it, it is especially disgusting finding cigarettes in the toilet, they shouldn't be smoking the school should be more strict about this and should t...
2.0 teacher
1/21/2018
Honestly, most of the students here are entitled brats and they are extremely disrespectful and rude to their classmates, faculty, and community. The problem is that the school used to enforce appropriate and dignified behavior; that's no longer the case.Its not uncommon to walk into a classroom and...

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C.M. Russell High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Great Falls, MT and is served by the Great Falls High School District in Montana. The school has a total enrollment of 1,452 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. C.M. Russell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Great Falls High School, Lighthouse Christian Academy, Foothills Community Christian High School, and more. Learn more about what Great Falls has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near C.M. Russell High School.

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