Great Falls High School

Great Falls High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1900 2nd Ave S,  Great Falls, MT
Great Falls High School District
3.9
4.0
1,612 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Heather Hoyer
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
113
Full Time Teachers
113
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
580
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
70.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
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
315:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
69.6%
Native American
12.9%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
1.6%
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 200 Students
University of Montana 177 Students
Great Falls College - Montana State University 75 Students
University of Washington 68 Students
Carroll College 61 Students
University of Providence 45 Students
Montana State University - Billings 42 Students
Montana Technological University 40 Students
Washington State University 39 Students
University of Oregon 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 57 Students
Psychology 31 Students
Business 30 Students
Biology 30 Students
Elementary Education 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Physical Therapy 17 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Political Science and Government 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 148 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/31/2024
Transferred my junior year, the culture is amazing, everyone has so much spirit and shows up for each other at games and other events. The only thing is that I wish I could have been introduced to all of my other admin when I first got there, as well as if there is a way to make sure the required classes are scheduled first, because I almost didn't catch that I wasn't enrolled in a class I needed to graduate.
4.0 Alum
10/29/2023
I wish I was there more. The school certainly had it's problems, as all schools do, but the time I spent there was definitely time worth spending.
4.0 Senior
1/15/2023
The school is actually really great. They have many different opportunities for advancement. There is also many different elective choices. In all this school is actually my favorite.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/22/2021
Moved in recently. Treated professionally by staff. Student is challenged with academics appropriate to their learning and has integrated well into sports and activities.
1.0 student
1/31/2020
i would rate my experience at this school in the negatives.
5.0 parent
12/9/2017
We have been impressed with the depth and variety of educational opportunities given to our daughter who currently attends GFHS. The administration is incredibly engaged and involved. The teachers and staff are student-driven and go above and beyond to meet educational, social and emotional needs of...
5.0 parent
6/13/2017
I graduated from GFHS several years ago and I now have teens going there. school spirit is strong. I also feel they have an exceptional arts program with choir, band, orchestra, theater, art, and photography. Academically I feel both HS are struggling due to changing times and inability for criteria...

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Great Falls 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 1,612 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Great Falls High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like C.M. Russell High School, Foothills Community Christian High School, Foothills Community Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Great Falls has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Great Falls High School.

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