District Overview
Located at 501 6th Ave West in Columbia Falls, Montana, the Columbia Falls High School District operates as an active, independent public school system dedicated exclusively to secondary education. Nestled within the broader Kalispell metropolitan area and classified as a remote town setting, this single-school district serves young adults in grades 9 through 12. As a cornerstone of its local community, the district provides a focused academic environment designed to guide high schoolers toward graduation and future endeavors, supporting open communication with families and researchers through its central administrative office and online portal at cfmtschools.net.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a total enrollment of 691 students, maintaining a balanced distribution across all four high school levels, ranging from 183 ninth-graders to 154 graduating seniors. The student body—comprising 355 male and 336 female students—reflects a community fabric that includes Hispanic, multiracial, American Indian, Asian, and Black students alongside a White majority population. To nurture academic achievement and student well-being, the district maintains a robust professional workforce of approximately 195 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes nearly 91 full-time educators, 10 instructional aides, and over 94 support staff personnel, ensuring low student-to-staff ratios and comprehensive institutional support.
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Total Schools
691
Total Students
90.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Falls H S
Demographic Student Count
White587
Hispanic45
Black1
Asian2
Two or More44
American Indian12
  • White
    587 (84.9%)
  • Hispanic
    45 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    44 (6.4%)
  • American Indian
    12 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Black
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Columbia Falls H S
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:1
Students:691*
Teachers (FTE):90.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.6
Schools in Columbia Falls H S
Found 1 Schools