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Glacier High School

Grades 09–12 · Kalispell, MT · NCES 301542000358

At a glance

Reported students

1,402

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

86.53

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Montana high enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

712

Glacier High School: 1,402 reported students.

State peer staffing position

88th percentile

16.2:1 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
1,497
Teachers (FTE)
77
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1

What the reported data says about Glacier High School

Glacier High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Kalispell. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Flathead H S. NCES reports 1,402 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, 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 (87.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (5%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Glacier High School

  1. 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 86.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 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
12.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
100%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
4
Nurses (FTE)
0.4
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
0

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White87.5%
  • Hispanic5%
  • Black0.8%
  • Asian1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
  • Multiracial4.2%

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

17 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as 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.

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