Great Falls Public Schools

What Great Falls Public Schools does

Great Falls Public Schools operates a public school district that provides K-12 education and adult learning programs. The district manages elementary, middle, and high schools, along with specialized centers for early learning, alternative education, and career and college readiness. Great Falls Public Schools offers curriculum and assessment services, special education, gifted education, online learning options, and support for English learners and Indigenous education. The organization also provides athletics, fine arts, student wellness, school nutrition, transportation, nursing services, and student support programs. Additional services include instructional technology, assistive technology, and family engagement resources for parents and community members.

Name

Great Falls Public Schools

Legal name

Great Falls Public Schools

Website

https://gfps.k12.mt.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Great Falls Public Schools operates a public school district providing K-12 education and related student services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Virtual School Course Providers (Single-Course/Part-Time Enrollment) (EDAJADAE)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Public school district
• Elementary secondary education
• Special education services
• Early childhood learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Great Falls Public Schools operates as a public school district funded primarily through state funding, local property taxes, and federal grants. The district maintains annual budgets including operational budgets and publishes detailed budget information including budget books, trustee financial summaries, and audit reports.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Great Falls Public Schools provides tuition-free K-12 public education to approximately 10,160 students across 21 schools in Great Falls, Montana. Offerings span elementary, middle, and high school academics, an alternative high school, an Early Learning Family Center, The CORE School, special education, English language learning, mental health and nutrition services, and Career Pathways aligned to Montana's content standards.

Product overview

Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS) is Montana's second-largest school district serving approximately 10,160 students through comprehensive TK-12 programming. The district operates a unified educational platform consisting of core K-12 education across 20 schools (15 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, and alternative education), augmented by specialized programs including online learning (GFPS Online School and Virtual Academy), Career and Technical Education with dual credit pathways, the innovative CORE School at Morningside charter school, Fine Arts programs, Special Education with assistive technology services, Adult Education through the Career and College Readiness Center, and competitive athletics. The district also leverages Instructional Technology resources for classroom support. The CORE School at Morningside represents a unique partnership with University of Montana-Western and GFCMSU for teacher preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The CORE School at Morningside: A charter school providing K-6 education combined with an immersive teacher preparation program in partnership with University of Montana-Western and GFCMSU.
• Great Falls Career & College Readiness Center

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of students will make at least one year's growth each academic year in both math and literacy by June 2027
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Montana-WesterncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CORE School at Morningside partners with University of Montana-Western for an immersive teacher preparation program. Teacher assistants enrolled at UMW earn a paycheck as employee teacher assistants while receiving tuition waivers and completing a Bachelor's of Science sprint degree in Elementary Education in three years.
• Great Falls College-MSU (GFCMSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district partners with Great Falls College-MSU for the College and Career Readiness Center providing adult education and life-long learning opportunities. The CORE School also offers courses locally through GFCMSU.
• Malmstrom Air Force BasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith Malmstrom Air Force Base located within school district boundaries, GFPS works closely with military students and families as they transition to and from Malmstrom. The district hosts information fairs and special programs for military families.
• Great Falls Public Schools FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe GFPS Foundation enhances high-quality teaching and life-long learning by funding innovative educational programs and scholarships. The foundation is governed by a board including community members and the superintendent.
• Community Organizations and BusinessesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGFPS enjoys strong partnerships with a variety of community organizations and businesses in pursuit of educational goals including strategic plan execution focused on 'Our Kids, Our Community and Our Future.'

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Billings Public Schools: Montana's largest public school district, serving ~16,000+ students across K-12 in Billings. Most directly comparable to GFPS as the other large Montana urban district with similar funding model, governance, and comprehensive K-12 programming including CTE, special education, and adult education.
• Missoula County Public Schools: Third-largest Montana public school district serving the Missoula area with comprehensive TK-12 programming. Comparable peer with similar urban-district profile, foundation partnerships, and emphasis on college/career readiness.
• Helena Public Schools: Montana public school district serving the state capital region with TK-12 programming, alternative high school options, and CTE pathways. Comparable district of similar size with overlapping governance structure (elected board, superintendent model) and state funding exposure.
• Bozeman Public Schools: Growing Montana public school district serving the Bozeman area with TK-12 programming and notable growth trajectory. Comparable peer for evaluating enrollment trends, property-tax-funded budget dynamics, and charter school policy in Montana.
• Butte School District #1: Montana public school district in Butte-Silver Bow with K-12 programming, alternative education, and CTE. Relevant peer for comparing rural Montana district operations, CTE/dual-credit offerings, and adult education programs through partnerships with local colleges.
• Kalispell Public Schools: Flathead Valley-area Montana public school district with K-12 programming. Comparable regional peer sharing state funding mechanisms, Foundation support models, and CTE partnerships with Flathead Valley Community College.
• Montana Digital Academy: State-funded online program through which GFPS delivers supplemental secondary courses. Closely comparable as an extension of GFPS's online offering — same Montana funding environment, same target students, and direct competitor/partner for virtual course enrollments.

Others

• Great Falls College - Montana State University: Partner higher-education institution co-located with GFPS's Career and College Readiness Center. Comparable as an educational services provider in the same region offering adult education, dual-credit, and teacher preparation pathways that intersect directly with GFPS offerings.
• Montana Office of Public Instruction: State-level K-12 education regulatory and funding authority. Directly comparable relationship as overseer of ESSA compliance, accreditation, state funding formula, and report cards that govern GFPS operations and budget.

Emerging players

• K12 Inc (Stride): Large-scale online K-12 education provider serving students across multiple states via virtual academies and partner schools. Comparable for benchmarking online/virtual K-12 delivery, where GFPS Online School and Virtual Academy compete for non-traditional learners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GreatFallsPublicSchools

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

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