Glacier High School

www.sd5.k12.mt.us/2/home

1,402 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Glacier High School, located in Kalispell, Montana, serves as one of the two primary public high schools in the Flathead Valley. Known as the home of the "Wolfpack," the school is recognized for its modern campus facilities and its commitment to a comprehensive academic curriculum. It places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized vocational training through career and technical education programs.

Beyond the classroom, Glacier High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in student life. The school boasts a competitive athletic program that frequently succeeds at the state level, alongside a wide range of clubs, performing arts, and student organizations. By balancing rigorous academic expectations with a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement, Glacier High seeks to foster an environment where students can develop both their intellectual talents and their personal character before transitioning into adulthood.

1,402

Total Students

86.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glacier High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,227
Hispanic	70
Black	11
Asian	14
Two or More	59
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,227 (87.5%)
Hispanic
70 (5.0%)
Two or More
59 (4.2%)
American Indian
15 (1.1%)
Asian
14 (1.0%)
Black
11 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Flathead H S
Phone:	(406)758-8600
Website:	http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/2/home
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 373

Grade 10 368

Grade 11 354

Grade 12 307