Columbia Falls High Schl in Columbia Falls, MT

At a glance

Reported students

691

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

45.29

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Montana high enrollment

91st percentile

Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

691

Columbia Falls High Schl: 691 reported students.

State peer staffing position

81st percentile

15.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 671
Teachers (FTE): 44.5
Student–teacher ratio: 15.1:1

What the reported data says about Columbia Falls High Schl

Columbia Falls High Schl is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Columbia Falls. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Columbia Falls H S. NCES reports 691 students for 2024–25.

Among 186 high schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, above the Montana median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Columbia Falls High Schl

1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.1%
Students with disabilities: 9.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 99.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White84.9%
Hispanic6.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Columbia Falls High Schl

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Ruder Elementary Elementary · Columbia Falls Elem	PK–05	487	0.4 mi
Glacier Gateway Elem Elementary · Columbia Falls Elem	PK–05	471	0.6 mi
Columbia Falls Jr HS Middle · Columbia Falls Elem	06–08	547	0.7 mi
Deer Park School Elementary · Deer Park Elem	PK–05	120	5.3 mi
Deer Park 6-8 Middle · Deer Park Elem	06–08	48	5.3 mi
Whitefish High School High · Whitefish H S	09–12	618	6.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Columbia Falls High Schl

What grades does Columbia Falls High Schl serve?

Columbia Falls High Schl reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Columbia Falls H S.

How many students attend Columbia Falls High Schl?

Columbia Falls High Schl reported 691 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 186 Montana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 671 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Columbia Falls High Schl?

The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 691 students and 45.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Columbia Falls High Schl a public, charter, or magnet school?

Columbia Falls High Schl is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbia Falls H S attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Columbia Falls High Schl students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Columbia Falls High Schl in?

Columbia Falls High Schl is part of Columbia Falls H S, based in Columbia Falls, MT, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Columbia Falls High Schl?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ruder Elementary (0.4 mi), Glacier Gateway Elem (0.6 mi), Columbia Falls Jr HS (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.