Whitefish High School

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Whitefish High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1143 E 4th St,  Whitefish, MT
3.6
2.2
524 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kerry Drown
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
620
Verbal
650
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
80.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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
198:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
94.5%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic
1.8%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montana State University 172 Students
University of Montana 105 Students
University of Washington 63 Students
University of Oregon 46 Students
University of Utah 41 Students
Washington State University 40 Students
Flathead Valley Community College 38 Students
Western Washington University 31 Students
Carroll College 31 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 63 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Biology 30 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Environmental Science 21 Students
Political Science and Government 16 Students
English 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 15 Students
Engineering 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 94 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/14/2023
Whitefish High School has been a pretty great school for me to attend. We have a bunch of amazing teachers who really try to be involved and build a connection with the student and their lives. My favorited classes that my school has to offer are College Algebra and HBS ( human body systems ) which are both taught by really nice and engaged teachers. However some things that our school could improve on are the lunches and the sports support. Not a lot of student body or staff show up to the sports games which is a little disappointing especially since a couple of our teams did really good this year.
4.0 Junior
10/30/2023
I generally enjoy it but it's a small town school so it has its draws. I feel it puts a greater emphasis on athletics then academics and as a more academic person I don't really appreciate that. It is also a district hesitation to change. As student body president I run into that a lot. Half the staff is really great and cares a lot about their students. On the other hand 1/4 of the teachers are warn down and seem ready to retire but don't.
5.0 Senior
9/25/2023
I love the size and the school spirit. There is always something to be doing. There is a lot of variety in classes and the teachers are all very nice.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/30/2022
My daughter went all four years to Whitefish. She was a three sport athlete and was able to go to college on a athletic scholarship. The school can be clicky and she only came in 9th grade but sports was the equalizer. It was a great experience with lots of parent support.
1.0 student
3/1/2022
worst place ever please do not come here, Most teacher can't teach worth anything and only care about the kids that are book smart and the others that aren't just don't get help. And some teachers only care about the money that they are getting because of teaching when we are the future and the futu...
1.0 student
3/13/2018
Are we a school or a penitentiary? We are so strict, we can not even go to the bathroom without an adult. I am 18, I should be allowed to go to the bathroom alone. I just do not know anymore and that makes me super super sad.
1.0 student
11/24/2015
First off, the teachers. For the majority of them, they only care and cater to students who are academically gifted. For those who struggle, but still give a 100% effort, There is not much hope for them. There are some teachers there, that need to be let go but because of ten year, they stay. These...

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Whitefish High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1143 E 4th St in Whitefish, in the Whitefish neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 524 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Whitefish High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,297,456. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whitefish Middle School, Whitefish Christian Academy, Whitefish Middle 5-6, and more. Learn more about what Whitefish has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whitefish High School.

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