Helena High School

hhs.helenaschools.org

1,087 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,087

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helena High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	873
Hispanic	108
Black	15
Asian	11
Two or More	50
American Indian	30

White
873 (80.3 %)
Hispanic
108 (9.9 %)
Two or More
50 (4.6 %)
American Indian
30 (2.8 %)
Black
15 (1.4 %)
Asian
11 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Helena H S
Phone:	(406)324-2200
Website:	http://hhs.helenaschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,087
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 282

Grade 10 282

Grade 11 269

Grade 12 254