Whitefish High School Ranked #2 in Montana by U.S. News 

Bulldogs are Top 10% of all High Schools in the Nation

WHITEFISH, MONT. (April 29, 2024) — Whitefish High School has earned the number two spot in Montana in “2024 Best High Schools,” which U.S. News released in a new report. 

Rankings are based on areas like college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency, and graduation rates. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked nationwide, and 171 high schools across Montana.

“We continue to have tremendous academic success at Whitefish High School, and this ranking is another reflection of that,” said Kerry Drown, principal of Whitefish High School. “Our students grow from elementary to middle school to high school, and I am proud to celebrate this award with all our teachers, staff, and students."

In addition to earning the second-highest rank in Montana, Whitefish also earned high marks nationally, placing it in the top 10% in the nation.

Recently, Whitefish High School was selected for the AP School Honor Roll, which recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success. 

Whitefish High School now offers 12 advanced placement courses and has over 200 students taking one or more AP classes. Whitefish High is also offering students the chance to earn an AP Capstone diploma and an AP Seminar and Research Certificate as part of an expanded program.

“We believe in high expectations and high achievement for all. It’s the foundation for everything that we do,” continues Drown. “These high standards come not only from the staff and the administrators but also from the parent community and the community at large. We can all be very proud of this recognition together.”

For more information on Whitefish Schools, visit www.whitefishschools.org.

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Specific rankings for Whitefish High School

2024 edition of Best High Schools — includes a numerical ranking of nearly all public high schools nationwide – almost 18,000 of them. 

For more information on how U.S. News evaluates public high schools, please see the methodology.