Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District

5 S. Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59601

Top Rankings

Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 30 students in Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District.
Public Schools in Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District have a diversity score of 0.48, which is more than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
30 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.40
% American Indian
10%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
70%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil Elementary School
Alternative School
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil High School
Alternative School
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District?
Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District manages 2 public schools serving 30 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District?
70% of Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District?
Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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