Best Helena Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,483 students in Helena, MT.

The top-ranked public high schools in Helena, MT are Capital High School and Helena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Helena, MT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Helena have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public high schools.

Helena, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Capital High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).