Flathead High School

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Flathead High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
644 4th Ave W,  Kalispell, MT
Flathead High School District
3.7
3.9
1,541 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michele Paine
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
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
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
89.2%
Hispanic
4.9%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
1.3%
Black
<1%
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 268 Students
University of Montana 234 Students
Flathead Valley Community College 127 Students
Carroll College 68 Students
University of Washington 63 Students
Washington State University 56 Students
Grand Canyon University 51 Students
University of Oregon 49 Students
University of Wyoming 48 Students
Montana Technological University 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 84 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Nursing 43 Students
Biology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Education 30 Students
Marketing 25 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Environmental Science 23 Students
Physical Therapy 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 157 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/29/2026
Like to see the school overhauled with new administration and funding for teachers and technology that keeps up with the times. I'm the same note one of my favorite things about it is also the teachers. A select few are not just punching a clock and genuinely care about your success, your story, and your aspirations. Thank you to those who made me feel supported and pushed me to succeed.
4.0 Alum
11/20/2023
I had a great time growing up and attending Flathead High School. I feel lucky to have been born here and gone to this school, which provided an array of classes/intensities.
4.0 Senior
11/11/2022
Flathead has good teachers. It caters toward the popular clique. For example, teachers and coaches nominate the homecoming nominees and they are always the same popular kids and athletes. It also has a policy where you don't have to take finals if you miss less than a certain number of days which does not help prepare kids for college finals.
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 1,541 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% 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 3.52, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glacier High School, Stillwater Christian School, Farming for the Future Academy, 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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