Serving 1,295 students in grades 9-12, Butte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 30% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Butte High School's student population of 1,295 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Butte High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butte High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#442 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butte High School's ranking?
Butte High School is ranked #442 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butte High School?
The graduation rate of Butte High School is 86%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Butte High School?
1,295 students attend Butte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Butte High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butte High School?
Butte High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Butte High School offer ?
Butte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butte High School part of?
Butte High School is part of Butte H S School District.
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