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Helena High School

1300 Billings Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,087 students in grades 9-12, Helena 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 32% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than 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 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,087 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Helena High School's student population of 1,087 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,087 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Helena 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 Helena High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#440 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Helena High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Helena High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Helena High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Helena High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Helena High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Helena High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Helena High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Helena High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Helena High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Helena High School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Helena High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Helena High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Helena High School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
83%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Helena High School and public school graduation rate of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Helena High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Helena High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helena High School's ranking?
Helena High School is ranked #440 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Helena High School often compared to?
Helena High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capital High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Helena High School?
The graduation rate of Helena High School is 83%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Helena High School?
1,087 students attend Helena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Helena High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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?
Helena High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helena High School offer ?
Helena High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Helena High School part of?
Helena High School is part of Helena High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,087 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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