East Helena High School

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East Helena High School ranks 63 rd of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Helena High School is a public high school serving 580 students in grades 9-12 in East Helena, Montana. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it lags behind nearby schools in academic performance, with lower proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science compared to the state and district averages.

East Helena High School's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than the East Helena K-12 district and the statewide averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 24.75% in mathematics, 52% in reading, and 29.66% in science, compared to the district averages of 36.55%, 43.55%, and 39.2%, respectively, and the statewide averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%. Additionally, East Helena High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 48th out of 114 Montana high schools in 2021-2022 to 63rd out of 124 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to the nearby Capital High School and Helena High School, both of which are part of the Helena High School District, East Helena High School lags behind in academic performance. Capital High School and Helena High School consistently outperform East Helena High School on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science. Additionally, East Helena High School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18.2 students per teacher, compared to 16.1 at Capital High School and 13.4 at Helena High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2760 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635

(406) 227-7700

District: East Helena K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
63^rd of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,380

Feeder schools for East Helena High School:

Elementary:	Eastgate School
	Prickly Pear Elementary
	Radley Elementary School
Middle:	East Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 582

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Two or more races:

7.7%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Helena High School ranks worse than 50.8% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.5%), two or more races (7.7%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Helena High School is 18.1. (See more...)

Compare East Helena High School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Helena High School is $10,380.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Helena High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks East Helena High School 63^rd of 124 Montana public high schools. (See East Helena High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Helena High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.03	48^th	114	57.9%
2023	43.44	63^rd	124	49.2%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for East Helena High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	99	1	0	5	12	1	5	123
2021	219	2	0	7	25	1	6	260
2022	369	3	2	11	28	1	14	428
2023	505	3	3	17	35	2	15	580
2024	486	2	5	31	13	0	45	582

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Helena High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	123	7.8	15.6	34.1
2021	260	16.9	15.3	n/a
2022	428	25.7	16.6	n/a
2023	580	31.7	18.2	n/a
2024	582	32.0	18.1	33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Helena High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	123	7.8	15.6	34.1
2021	260	16.9	15.3	n/a
2022	428	25.7	16.6	n/a
2023	580	31.7	18.2	n/a
2024	582	32.0	18.1	33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Helena High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$12,056
2022	$10,462
2023	$10,380

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Schools Near East Helena High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
East Helena High School	Public	9-12	2760 Valley Drive	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 227-7700	582	32	18.1	33.7%	486 (83.5%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (5.3%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.7%)	43.4	63^rd of 124 public high schools	49.2%		35	48^th of 114 public high schools	57.9%	15	24.8	52.0	29.7	$10,380
Helena High School	Public	9-12	1300 Billings Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-2200	1,087	74	14.6	20.0%	897 (82.5%)	17 (1.6%)	69 (6.3%)	13 (1.2%)	34 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (5.2%)	59.1	34^th of 124 public high schools	72.6%		43.8	29^th of 114 public high schools	74.6%	5	36.6	61.9	31.4	$13,857
Capital High School	Public	9-12	100 Valley Drive	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-2500	1,367	85	16.0	16.4%	1,190 (87.1%)	9 (0.7%)	74 (5.4%)	15 (1.1%)	29 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	47 (3.4%)	72.5	17^th of 124 public high schools	86.3%		46.4	24^th of 114 public high schools	78.9%	7	43.1	66.0	40.4	$12,603

Frequently Asked Questions about East Helena High School

How many students attend East Helena High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 582 students attended East Helena High School.

Is East Helena High School a good school?

East Helena High School ranks 63^rd of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East Helena High School?

Students at East Helena High School are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What district is East Helena High School in?

East Helena K-12

What schools feed into East Helena High School?

East Helena High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eastgate School
Elementary : Prickly Pear Elementary
Elementary : Radley Elementary School
Middle : East Valley Middle School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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