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#601 of 603 schools in MT
East Helena High School
High School · East Helena K-12 · East Helena, MT
An East Helena K-12 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1280, East Helena, MT 59635
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at East Helena High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Helena High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,813/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Helena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,664
Median home value
$356,200
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Helena High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Helena K-12
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Helena High School is listed in East Helena K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Helena High School
East Helena High School is a public high school in East Helena, MT, part of East Helena K-12, serving approximately 582 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Helena High School
What grades does East Helena High School serve?
East Helena High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Helena High School?
East Helena High School has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Helena High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Helena High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Helena High School rank in MT?
East Helena High School ranks #601 of 603 schools in MT.
What is East Helena High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Helena High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Helena High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Helena High School has 22% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is East Helena High School a charter school?
No, East Helena High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Helena High School a Title I school?
No, East Helena High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Helena High School?
33.7% of students at East Helena High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lewis and Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (406) 227-7700
- Area population (ZIP 59635)
- 8,382
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59635; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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