Serving 1,272 students in grades 9-12, Butte 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 21% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 30% in MT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Butte High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butte High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Butte High School is ranked #594 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butte High School?
The graduation rate of Butte High School is 85%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Butte High School?
1,272 students attend Butte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Butte High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butte High School?
Butte High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Butte High School offer ?
Butte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butte High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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