Flathead High School

Flathead High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
644 4th Ave W,  Kalispell, MT
Flathead High School District
3.7
3.9
1,628 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michele Paine
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
80%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
105
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very 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
309:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
91%
Hispanic
4.2%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<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 265 Students
University of Montana 224 Students
Flathead Valley Community College 130 Students
University of Washington 70 Students
Carroll College 64 Students
Washington State University 57 Students
University of Oregon 52 Students
Grand Canyon University 46 Students
University of Montana Western 45 Students
Montana Technological University 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Nursing 41 Students
Biology 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Education 28 Students
Marketing 24 Students
Physical Therapy 20 Students
Environmental Science 20 Students
Finance 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 169 Reviews
1.0 Freshman
11/6/2024
this schools principal and staff do NOT know how to attend children's needs and mental and social health. they refuse to help a child be sucsessfull in learning. I heard plenty of good and bad about this school but what I have experienced this is a horible school to attend which has no boundaries and respect for students and parents. do NOT make your child go here especially if they need hands on learning, 504 plan, mental struggles, ect. this school will only make things worse for you and your family
5.0 Senior
1/26/2024
At Flathead High School, I loved going here, I loved my teachers and my classes that I had. I felt safe my whole time, just really enjoyed it!
3.0 Senior
6/27/2023
Highschool has been pretty good. I liked a lot of my teachers, not everything has been perfect, but i can't expect perfect. It's been slightly difficult for me to make friends but that's probably just me. I have had many good memories at fhs and would definitely recommend it to any kid who is indecisive on schools. Best parts had to be the football games and school spirit stuff even if the football team had been sucky.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/12/2025
A great traditional high school with a full International Baccalaureate program. Excellent college preparation.
5.0 parent
8/9/2025
This 3/10 score is highly misleading, as it fails to account for the fact that Flathead has an excellent IB (not AP) program, along with outstanding theatre, music, art, science, ag ed, and trades programs. It is socioeconomically diverse, reflecting the economic disparities of the Flathead valley,...
2.0 parent
11/9/2023
Every single year at this school there is a teacher in each grade that enjoys covertly (they think no one notices or that they won't get into trouble for what they are doing) bullying kids and using power play tactics. Commonly it's teachers that used to play sports and now coaches the sports that l...
5.0 parent
4/7/2023
FHS has very engaging teachers - both among IB and non-IB classes. Most students take at least some IB classes. New facilities, nice athletic facilities, drama program, science labs, engaged community.

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Flathead High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kalispell, MT and is served by the Flathead High School District in Montana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,628 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Flathead High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stillwater Christian School, Farming for the Future Academy, Kalispell Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Kalispell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Flathead High School.

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