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 2026 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 0.66, which is more than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
838 Schools
# Students
30 Students
147,418 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
10,719 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1

Student By Grade

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.40
% American Indian
40%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
40%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District Public Schools (2026)

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 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

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?
40% of Dept Of Corrections-Youth School District students are American Indian, 40% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 3:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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