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Public School Review - Established 2003

Helena High School District

1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (406) 324-2001
helenaschools.org

Top Rankings

Helena High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,373 students in Helena High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Helena High School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
2,373 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeHelena High School DistrictMontana
959329
1061629
1160528
1255926
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District Rank

Helena High School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MT)
#109 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearHelena High School District
2023#109
2022#203
2021#143
2019#144
2018#180
2017#147
2016#59
2015#58
2014#8
2013#211
2012#240
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41%
37%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
202341%37%
202234%35%
202134%36%
201940%42%
201839%42%
201738%41%
201650%43%
201550%40%
201450%70%
201358%66%
201256%68%
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44%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
202244%46%
202154%47%
201957%50%
201839%51%
201758%51%
201650%50%
201550%48%
201450%70%
201383%84%
201283%86%
201181%84%
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30%
37%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
202230%37%
202138%28%
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87%
86%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
202387%86%
202286%86%
202187%84%
202086%83%
201988%84%
201884%84%
201786%83%
201686%83%
201585%84%
201487%83%
201387%83%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
20240.270.39
20230.280.39
20220.280.38
20210.280.38
20200.240.38
20190.240.38
20180.200.36
20170.200.36
20160.200.36
20150.200.35
20140.200.35
20130.190.33
20120.190.34
20110.190.33
20100.190.30
20090.170.29
20080.170.28
20070.160.28
20060.180.27
20050.160.27
20040.160.27
20030.130.27
20020.100.26
20010.060.26
20000.100.25
19990.110.24
19980.110.24
19970.110.24
19960.110.22
19950.120.22
19940.110.22
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% American Indian
2%
10%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
20243%10%
20232%10%
20224%11%
20213%11%
20203%11%
20193%11%
20186%12%
20176%12%
20166%12%
20156%11%
20146%11%
20135%11%
20126%12%
20116%11%
20106%12%
20095%12%
20085%11%
20075%12%
20066%12%
20056%11%
20045%11%
20034%11%
20023%11%
20013%11%
20004%11%
19994%10%
19984%10%
19974%10%
19964%10%
19954%10%
19945%10%
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% Asian
1%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2024)

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
20242%1%
20231%1%
20221%1%
20201%1%
20191%1%
20141%1%
20131%1%
20121%1%
20111%1%
20101%1%
20091%1%
20081%1%
20071%1%
20062%1%
20051%1%
20042%1%
20032%1%
20021%1%
20001%1%
19991%1%
19981%1%
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% Hispanic
6%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
20245%6%
20237%6%
20227%5%
20218%5%
20204%5%
20194%5%
20183%4%
20173%4%
20163%4%
20153%4%
20142%4%
20133%4%
20122%4%
20112%4%
20102%3%
20092%3%
20082%3%
20072%2%
20062%2%
20052%2%
20042%2%
20031%2%
20021%2%
20001%2%
19991%2%
19981%1%
19971%2%
19961%1%
19952%1%
19941%1%
19931%1%
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% Black
1%
1%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2024)

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
20241%1%
20231%1%
20221%1%
20201%1%
20191%1%
20181%1%
20171%1%
20161%1%
20151%1%
20142%1%
20131%1%
20121%1%
20111%1%
20101%1%
20091%1%
20081%1%
20071%1%
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% White
86%
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
202485%77%
202385%77%
202284%78%
202185%78%
202087%78%
201987%78%
201889%79%
201789%79%
201689%79%
201589%80%
201489%80%
201390%81%
201290%81%
201190%82%
201090%83%
200991%83%
200891%84%
200791%84%
200690%85%
200591%85%
200491%85%
200393%85%
200295%85%
200197%85%
200094%86%
199994%86%
199894%87%
199794%87%
199694%88%
199594%88%
199494%88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2024)

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
20244%5%
20234%5%
20223%4%
20214%4%
20204%4%
20194%4%
20181%3%
20171%3%
20161%3%
20151%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,679 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,016 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
2023$35 MM$2 MM
2022$36 MM$2 MM
2021$35 MM$2 MM
2020$36 MM$2 MM
2019$33 MM$2 MM
2018$33 MM$2 MM
2017$34 MM$2 MM
2016$32 MM$2 MM
2015$30 MM$2 MM
2014$32 MM$2 MM
2012$29 MM$2 MM
2011$30 MM$2 MM
2010$30 MM$2 MM
2009$29 MM$1 MM
2008$29 MM$2 MM
2007$27 MM$1 MM
2006$26 MM$1 MM
2005$25 MM$1 MM
2004$24 MM$1 MM
2003$24 MM$1 MM
2002$25 MM$1 MM
2001$24 MM$1 MM
2000$21 MM$1 MM
1999$21 MM$1 MM
1998$20 MM$1 MM
1997$20 MM$1 MM
1996$18 MM$1 MM
1995$16 MM$1 MM
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Spending
$36 MM
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
2023$36 MM$2 MM
2022$35 MM$2 MM
2021$36 MM$2 MM
2020$35 MM$2 MM
2019$33 MM$2 MM
2018$33 MM$2 MM
2017$33 MM$2 MM
2016$31 MM$2 MM
2015$29 MM$2 MM
2014$32 MM$2 MM
2012$29 MM$2 MM
2011$30 MM$2 MM
2010$29 MM$2 MM
2009$29 MM$1 MM
2008$28 MM$1 MM
2007$26 MM$1 MM
2006$25 MM$1 MM
2005$23 MM$1 MM
2004$24 MM$1 MM
2003$23 MM$1 MM
2002$23 MM$1 MM
2001$22 MM$1 MM
2000$21 MM$1 MM
1999$24 MM$1 MM
1998$28 MM$1 MM
1997$20 MM$1 MM
1996$18 MM$1 MM
1995$16 MM$1 MM
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Revenue / Student
$14,679
$15,490

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
2023$13,856$17,353
2022$13,321$17,118
2021$13,295$18,438
2020$13,321$17,118
2019$11,623$16,964
2018$11,456$17,300
2017$11,884$17,087
2016$10,951$16,286
2015$10,389$15,305
2014$10,919$16,457
2012$9,762$16,184
2011$9,975$15,398
2010$9,861$15,305
2009$9,854$13,611
2008$9,702$14,981
2007$8,954$13,019
2006$8,486$12,206
2005$8,113$11,851
2004$7,902$11,519
2003$7,845$10,500
2002$7,872$10,028
2001$7,350$9,685
2000$6,722$9,308
1999$6,787$8,330
1998$6,617$8,573
1997$7,042$7,655
1995$5,473$7,082
1992$5,827$7,082
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Spending / Student
$15,016
$15,580

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearHelena High School DistrictMontana
2023$14,173$16,311
2022$12,863$16,545
2021$13,600$17,330
2020$12,863$16,545
2019$11,349$16,216
2018$11,330$17,245
2017$11,359$16,779
2016$10,675$16,362
2015$10,176$14,876
2014$10,974$16,381
2012$9,645$15,796
2011$9,924$15,854
2010$9,659$14,876
2009$9,552$13,259
2008$9,291$13,942
2007$8,530$12,364
2006$8,071$11,636
2005$7,695$11,089
2004$7,689$10,717
2003$7,401$10,434
2002$7,377$9,725
2001$6,892$9,463
2000$6,533$9,009
1999$7,794$8,277
1998$9,080$8,100
1997$6,748$7,814
1995$5,350$7,055
1992$5,034$6,494
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Best Helena High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capital High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Valley Drive
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Helena High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Billings Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Helena P.a.l.
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Ascension Learning Ac High School
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Helena High School District?
Helena High School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,373 students.
What is the rank of Helena High School District?
Helena High School District is ranked #165 out of 335 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Helena High School District?
86% of Helena High School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 District?
Helena High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Helena High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,016 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,373 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 87% (Top 10% in MT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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