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Great Falls H S

Montana · Public School District
2
Schools
3,095
Students
$12,166
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
83.4%
Graduation Rate
-3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Great Falls H S is a public school district in Montana serving 3,095 students across 2 schools. It includes 2 high school. Its graduation rate of 83.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,166 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (2)
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C M Russell High School09–121,454
Great Falls High School09–121,641
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,166-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
52%
State
45.1%
Local (property tax)
52.2%
Federal
2.7%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
3,095
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.4%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,166, spending is 15% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Great Falls H S?
Great Falls H S has 2 public schools, serving a total of 3,095 students.
What is the graduation rate for Great Falls H S?
The graduation rate is 83.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Great Falls H S spend per student?
Great Falls H S spends $12,166 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Great Falls H S?
No, Great Falls H S does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Great Falls H S serve?
Great Falls H S serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Great Falls H S?
The median opportunity score across schools in Great Falls H S is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.