Butte High School

Butte H S
401 S Wyoming
Butte, MT 59701
1,266 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,266
Total Students
77.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,079 (85.2%)
  • Hispanic
    101 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    49 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    22 (1.7%)
  • Black
    8 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Butte H S
Phone: (406)533-2220
Website: http://www.bsd1.org/schools/butte-high-school
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 77.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,203
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 63

* 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 9 349
Grade 10 311
Grade 11 322
Grade 12 284
Gender Ratio