BUTTE HIGH SCHOOL
Butte High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Butte H S school district, located in Butte, MT with about 1,206 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 76 teachers, Butte High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Butte High School, located at 401 S. Wyoming in Butte, Montana, serves as the primary public secondary school for the historic city of Butte. Known for its deep-rooted community pride and long-standing traditions, the school is central to the "Mining City" identity. Its architecture and history reflect the resilient spirit of the community, and it remains a hub for academic and extracurricular activities for students in the region.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond its core academic programs, Butte High is widely recognized for its robust athletics program—most notably the storied rivalry with nearby schools—and a variety of clubs and student organizations. As an integral part of the Butte-Silver Bow community, the school emphasizes both local heritage and modern academic standards, striving to provide a well-rounded education for its student body.
For more information, contact Butte High School at (406) 533-2220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2220
BUTTE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Butte, MT with about 1,206 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Butte H S
- Total Students:
- 1,206
- Teachers:
- 76.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,206 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUTTE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.