Thompson Falls High Schl

As a close-knit secondary school in Thompson Falls, Montana, Thompson Falls High Schl caters to 183 students from grades 9 through 12, overseen by Thompson Falls H S. Enrollment runs roughly 23% below the state mean of about 238.

Operationally, Thompson Falls High Schl answers to Thompson Falls H S, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Thompson Falls High Schl shows that nearly all students (87%) are White. Other groups include 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. Compared to Sanders County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the resource side, On paper, Thompson Falls High Schl has 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.9:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.3:1 average. Around 92% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Sanders County shows median household earnings sit near $57,476, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. In all, Sanders County runs 16 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,321 students), of which Thompson Falls High Schl is one.

The closest other public school is Thompson Falls 7-8, roughly 0.9 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 4%: 176 students in 2018 compared to 183 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share increased from 82% to 87%. Class-load math has tightened: from 15.1:1 in 2018 to 13.9:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for Thompson Falls High Schl typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.