Jefferson High School vs. Helena High School
Should I attend Jefferson High School or Helena 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
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Helena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
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Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
291 students
1,128 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#309 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
56%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
72
272
Grade 10 Students
97
265
Grade 11 Students
57
256
Grade 12 Students
65
335
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
92%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%