HELENA HIGH SCHOOL

Helena High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Helena H S school district, located in Helena, MT with about 1,523 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 102 teachers, Helena High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Helena High School, located at 1300 Billings Avenue in Helena, Montana, serves as one of the primary secondary educational institutions in the state’s capital city. As a cornerstone of the Helena Public Schools district, the campus offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-regarded for fostering a well-rounded high school experience that emphasizes core subjects, elective pathways, and a strong sense of community pride.

Beyond its academic offerings, Helena High School is deeply integrated into the local culture through a robust array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school’s history and presence in the Helena community make it a significant landmark, acting as a hub for student development and civic engagement. By balancing traditional pedagogical standards with modern educational resources, the school strives to cultivate an environment where students from diverse backgrounds can succeed and transition into adulthood.

For more information, contact Helena High School at (406) 324-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1300 Billings Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
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HELENA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Helena, MT with about 1,523 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Helena H S
Total Students:
1,523
Teachers:
102.41
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,523 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HELENA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.4%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.6%
Asian
1.0%
Black or African American
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.