A+
Excellent
94/100

Whitefish High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1143 East 4th St., Whitefish, MT 59937
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 62% · Math 52% proficient · 86th percentile in Montana
Graduation
A
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Montana for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
630
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%86/100reading 82nd percentile, math 91st percentile among Montana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%82/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +23 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+14 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+14 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+9 pts vs. state avg 83%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading +11 pts, math +15 pts96th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1143 East 4th St.
City Whitefish
ZIP Code 59937
District 3027790
NCES School ID 302779000775
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59937

Understanding the community around Whitefish High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,233
Per Capita Income $53,779
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.7%
High School or Higher 97.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $612,500
Median Rent $1,289
Owner-Occupied 74.0%
Renter-Occupied 26.0%
View full data for ZIP 59937 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Whitefish High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.2%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Races 1.3%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 630
Teachers (FTE) 42.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Whitefish High School?
Whitefish High School has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Whitefish High School?
Whitefish High School has 630 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Whitefish High School serve?
Whitefish High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Whitefish High School receive per student?
Whitefish High School receives $14,720 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Whitefish High School in 59937 ▼
Avg Home Value
$881,274
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,841
1-Year Change
+2.9%
% Renters
26.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026