District Overview
Located at 600 East Second Street in Whitefish, Montana, the Whitefish High School District serves as an active, independent public school district dedicated exclusively to secondary education. Nestled within a remote town setting in the greater Kalispell metropolitan region, the district operates a single operational high school facility tailored to students in grades 9 through 12. Educating a total student body of 618 scholars—comprising 161 freshmen, 177 sophomores, 158 juniors, and 122 seniors—the district provides a close-knit learning environment designed to prepare young adults for post-secondary education and career opportunities in northwestern Montana.

To foster a supportive educational framework, the district maintains a strong human resources presence with nearly 147 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated professional team includes approximately 86.7 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 8 instructional aides, and over 52 support staff personnel, providing an advantageous student-to-educator ratio and robust student support services. Serving a diverse group of learners across Flathead County, the Whitefish High School District combines targeted academic programming with comprehensive administrative support. Families, prospective students, and education researchers seeking further information are invited to explore the district's official online portal at wsd44.org.
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Total Schools
618
Total Students
86.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitefish H S
Demographic Student Count
White584
Hispanic11
Black4
Asian3
Two or More13
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    584 (94.5%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.1%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (1.8%)
  • Black
    4 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Whitefish 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:618*
Teachers (FTE):86.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in Whitefish H S
Found 1 Schools
Charter School 618 Students