For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,775 students in Flathead County, MT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Flathead County, MT are Whitefish High School, Bigfork High School and Flathead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flathead County, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Flathead County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Montana public high schools.
Flathead County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bigfork High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Flathead County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitefish High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1143 East 4th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8600
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bigfork High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7420
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7420
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Flathead High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
644 4th Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3500
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,541 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Glacier High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 Wolfpack Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-8600
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,402 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Columbia Falls High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 13th Street West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6500
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
644 4th Ave W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3434
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3434
Gr: 10-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Kalispell Rising Wolf Charter
Charter School
644 4th Ave W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3434
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Flathead County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Flathead County, MT include Whitefish High School, Bigfork High School and Flathead High School.
How many public high schools are located in Flathead County?
5 public high schools are located in Flathead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Flathead County?
Flathead County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Flathead County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Flathead County include: Flathead High School vs. Glacier High School, Glacier High School vs. Flathead High School, Whitefish High School vs. Glacier High School
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