MTHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Columbia Falls High Schl — School Profile & District Info
High|Columbia Falls, Montana|Columbia Falls H S
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
688
Student:Teacher
15.6:1
Locale
Town
District
Columbia Falls H SEcon. Disadvantaged
48.5%
Phone
(406)892-6500School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
35-39%
Math Proficiency
20-24%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
8 courses offered
66 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
47 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
159 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
130 test takers
Athletics
4 sports, 8 teams
500 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Worse than average in MTTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
678
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
44.5
100% fully certified
Counselors
2
Psychologists
0.5
Social Workers
0.5
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,421
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,367
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,090
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 44%Local 47%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$625,129
+0.0% 1yr+51.6% 5yr
Kalispell, MT metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.3%
Below 150% poverty line
3.1%
Unemployment rate
8.8%
Uninsured residents
4.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
72
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
72
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
10%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
22 (31%)
Autism
9 (13%)
Other Health Impairment
9 (13%)
Speech/Language Impairment
4 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
4 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
3 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
691
Current enrollment
Stable(+5% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Falls High Schl
Columbia Falls High Schl has a total enrollment of 688 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Columbia Falls, MT.
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