Helena High School vs. Capital High School
Should I attend Helena High School or Capital High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Helena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,128 students in grades 9-12, Helena High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 1,350 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,128 students
1,350 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#325 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
272
366
Grade 10 Students
265
363
Grade 11 Students
256
331
Grade 12 Students
335
290
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
4%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
80%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
