District Overview
Located in the small city environment of Helena, Montana, the Helena High School District operates as an active, regular public school system dedicated to secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. Headquartered at 1325 Poplar Street, the district oversees four operational schools that collectively serve a student population of 2,373 high schoolers. The student body is well-distributed across all upper grade levels—comprising 593 freshmen, 616 sophomores, 605 juniors, and 559 seniors—with an overall gender breakdown of 1,173 female and 1,200 male students.

To deliver high-quality instruction and maintain strong campus operations, the district employs a robust workforce of nearly 529 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes approximately 301.5 FTE teachers, 14 FTE instructional aides, and over 213 FTE support staff, creating a well-resourced learning environment for its scholars. The district's student population reflects diverse backgrounds, including 2,029 White, 137 Hispanic, 104 multiracial, 44 American Indian, 29 Black, 27 Asian, and 3 Pacific Islander students. Parents, students, and educational researchers looking to explore the district's programs further can contact administrative offices at (406) 324-2001 or visit their official web portal at helenaschools.org.
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Total Schools
2,373
Total Students
301.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helena H S
Demographic Student Count
White2,029
Hispanic137
Black29
Asian27
Two or More104
American Indian44
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    2,029 (85.5%)
  • Hispanic
    137 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    104 (4.4%)
  • American Indian
    44 (1.9%)
  • Black
    29 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    27 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Helena H S
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High4
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:4
Students:2,373*
Teachers (FTE):301.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.9
Schools in Helena H S
Found 4 Schools
Charter School 1,293 Students
Charter School 979 Students
Charter School 58 Students