Butte High School
Butte High School serves 1,280 students in grades 9-12.
Butte High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% 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 1,280 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Butte High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Butte High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. 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
4%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 83%.
How many students attend Butte High School?
1,280 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, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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