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East Helena K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,972 students in East Helena K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in East Helena K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
7 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
1,972 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Helena K-12 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 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
85.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.5%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
84%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,310 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,042 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$2,442 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$2,389 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,310
$16,573
Spending / Student
$11,042
$16,214
Best East Helena K-12 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Radley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
226 E Clinton
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
Gr: 3-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
East Helena High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2760 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
East Valley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Kalispell
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7740
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7740
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
2760 Valley Dr
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
2760 Valley Dr
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
4010 Gradestake
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
Gr: PK-K | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
2520 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Gr: 1-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Helena K-12 School District?
East Helena K-12 School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,972 students.
What is the rank of East Helena K-12 School District?
East Helena K-12 School District is ranked #177 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 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Helena K-12 School District?
84% of East Helena K-12 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Helena K-12 School District?
East Helena K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is East Helena K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,042 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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