District Overview
Located at 233 First Ave East in Kalispell, Montana, the Flathead High School District serves as an active, fully operational public school system nestled within a remote town setting. Dedicated exclusively to secondary education, the district operates four schools designed to support students in grades 9 through 12. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a robust student body of 2,976 high schoolers, distributed across freshman (796), sophomore (807), junior (728), and senior (645) cohorts. The student population includes 1,550 young men and 1,426 young women, forming a dynamic learning community in the greater Kalispell area.

To maintain high academic standards and holistic student support, the district relies on a comprehensive workforce comprising over 641 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 386 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 22 instructional aides providing direct learning support, and roughly 234 support staff members dedicated to administrative, facilities, and operational services. As a vital center for secondary learning, the Flathead High School District provides families, students, and educational researchers with a stable, well-resourced academic environment. Community members and researchers can learn more by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us or contacting the administration directly at (406) 751-3434.
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Total Schools
2,976
Total Students
385.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flathead H S
Demographic Student Count
White2,634
Hispanic146
Black17
Asian20
Two or More114
American Indian35
Pacific Islander10
  • White
    2,634 (88.5%)
  • Hispanic
    146 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    114 (3.8%)
  • American Indian
    35 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    20 (0.7%)
  • Black
    17 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Flathead H S
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High4
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:4
Students:2,976*
Teachers (FTE):385.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.7
Schools in Flathead H S
Found 4 Schools
Charter School 1,541 Students
Charter School 22 Students
High School 10th - 12th
Charter School 1,402 Students