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Butte High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,266 students in Butte High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Butte High School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
837 Schools
# Students
1,266 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Butte High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51.4%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
% White
85%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,987 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,993 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,987
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,993
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Butte High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butte High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Wyoming
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2220
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butte High School District?
Butte High School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,266 students.
What is the rank of Butte High School District?
Butte High School District is ranked #279 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butte High School District?
85% of Butte High School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butte High School District?
Butte High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Butte High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,993 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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