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Columbia Falls H S

Montana · Public School District
1
Schools
687
Students
$13,677
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Columbia Falls H S is a public school district in Montana serving 687 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,677 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Columbia Falls High Schl09–12687
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,677Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
42%
State
41.4%
Local (property tax)
42.4%
Federal
16.2%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
687
Students
—
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbia Falls H S?
Columbia Falls H S has 1 public school, serving a total of 687 students.
What is the graduation rate for Columbia Falls H S?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Columbia Falls H S spend per student?
Columbia Falls H S spends $13,677 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Columbia Falls H S?
No, Columbia Falls H S does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Columbia Falls H S serve?
Columbia Falls H S serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Columbia Falls H S?
The median opportunity score across schools in Columbia Falls H S is 42/100. 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.