- Great Falls High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Simms High School (939 vs. 33).
- Great Falls High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Simms High School (407 vs. 31).
- Great Falls High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Simms High School (351 vs. 20).
- Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Great Falls High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Simms High School (939 vs. 33).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Great Falls High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Simms High School (407 vs. 31).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Great Falls High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Simms High School (351 vs. 20).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Great Falls High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Simms High School (57 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Great Falls High School reported a higher students per counselor than Simms High School (328.2:1 vs. 101:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Great Falls High School
5 metrics were reported by Great Falls High School. Comparable data for Simms High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
78%
AP courses offered
7
AP enrollment
210
Dual enrollment
233
Gifted & talented
101
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Great Falls High School
$10,582.88
Simms High School
$20,257.43
Local revenue share
Great Falls High School
50.1%
Simms High School
52.2%
State revenue share
Great Falls High School
46.9%
Simms High School
47.1%
Federal revenue share
Great Falls High School
3%
Simms High School
0.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Great Falls High School
59.3%
Simms High School
32.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cascade County
$66,203
Cascade County
$66,203
Poverty rate
Cascade County
13.2%
Cascade County
13.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cascade County
28.7%
Cascade County
28.7%
Unemployment rate
Cascade County
3%
Cascade County
3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.