Top Rankings
Columbia Falls H S School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 688 students in Columbia Falls H S School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
51±¬ÁÏ in Columbia Falls H S School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
840 Schools
# Students
688 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbia Falls H S School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#177 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,641 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,270. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,160 is less than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,641
$15,270
Spending / Student
$13,160
$15,359
Best Columbia Falls H S School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia Falls H S School District?
Columbia Falls H S School District manages 1 public schools serving 688 students.
What is the rank of Columbia Falls H S School District?
Columbia Falls H S School District is ranked #224 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia Falls H S School District?
86% of Columbia Falls H S School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia Falls H S School District?
Columbia Falls H S School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Columbia Falls H S School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,160 is less than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Recent Articles
2025 Classroom Size Trends: Are Classes Still Growing?
A 2025 update on U.S. classroom sizes, policy battles, student outcomes, and whether class sizes continue to expand.
Personalized Learning in 2025: Revolutionizing Education
Explore how personalized learning is reshaping education in 2025—insights, policy, impact, and real-world models for students, parents, and educators.
How Bullying Impacts Student Academic Performance in 2025
Explore how bullying harms student achievement, attendance, and well-being — and strategies schools use in 2025 to mitigate its effects.
