Butte H S School District
School District · Butte, Montana
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Enrollment
1,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Enrollment
1,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$14,554
+$1,286 vs Montana median
District size
1,272 students
Much larger than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Butte H S
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butte High School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Butte H S
Butte H S is a Butte, Montana school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 1,272 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. District-level spending was $14,554 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Butte H S demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Butte High School, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.
In standardized testing, Butte H S students show an average math proficiency of 36.5% and ELA proficiency of 60.5%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Butte H S, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Butte H S with test data.
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Butte
- Total Enrollment
- 1,272
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- District spending per student
- $14,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Butte H S?
Butte H S has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Butte H S?
The average composite rating for Butte H S is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Butte H S?
Butte H S's district-level spending was $14,554 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Butte H S?
The average student-teacher ratio in Butte H S is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Butte H S?
Butte High School is the highest-rated school in Butte H S with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What are the test scores in Butte H S?
Across schools in Butte H S with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.5%
How we rate schools
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- Hardin Elem (5)
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- Lewistown Elem (4)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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