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Helena High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,454 students in Helena High 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 Helena High School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (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 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
2,454 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Helena High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.40
% American Indian
3%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
85%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,195 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,520 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,195
$15,263
Spending / Student
$14,520
$15,352
Best Helena High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helena High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Billings Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2200
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,087 students
Rank: #22.
Capital High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Valley Drive
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2500
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,367 students
Rank: n/an/a
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Helena High School District?
Helena High School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,454 students.
What is the rank of Helena High School District?
Helena High School District is ranked #204 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Helena High School District?
85% of Helena High School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Helena High School District?
Helena High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Helena High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,520 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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