Department Of Corrections-Youth School District

5 S. Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59601

Top Rankings

Department 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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 30 students in Department Of Corrections-Youth School District.
Public Schools in Department 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
839 Schools
# Students
30 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
10,905 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 Department Of Corrections-Youth School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil Elementary School
Alternative School
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil High School
Alternative School
4 N Haynes Ave
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 232-1377
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Department Of Corrections-Youth School District?
Department Of Corrections-Youth School District manages 2 public schools serving 30 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Department Of Corrections-Youth School District?
70% of Department 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 Department Of Corrections-Youth School District?
Department 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 Facts (2025-26)

  • 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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