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Helena High School

1325 Poplar Street, Helena, MT, 59601

About Helena High School

Helena High School is one of the best public high schools in Helena, Montana. It serves students in grades 9 through 12. As one of the district's two main high schools, it has about 1,200 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1. It is known as one of the best schools and has a 30% APparticipation rate, which means it offers a lot of Advanced Placementcourses. 17% of the students are from minority groups, and 20% are considered economically disadvantaged. Academically, Helena High School does well, with 62% of students being able to read and 37% being able to do math. The school also helps students get ready for college by setting up standard tests like the ACT and SAT. The school has a long history and a good reputation in the community. It provides a safe and interesting place for students to learn. It is widely considered one of the best schools in the area because of its high academic standards and dedication to helping students succeed in a variety of post-secondary settings, and it is one of the best high school in Montana.

Helena High School Contact Information

Address

1325 Poplar Street, Helena, MT, 59601

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Phone

(406) 324-2200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 62% in Reading.
74
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1087
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 92 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Helena High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 82.52%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 6.35%
Black 1.56%
Two+ Races 5.24%
Native Am. 3.13%
White
82.52%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
6.35%
Black
1.56%
Two+ Races
5.24%
Native Am.
3.13%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1087
51.52%
560 Female
48.48%
527 Male

Student Population

1087 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

271 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Helena High School is about to go through a big change now that the community has approved a historic $240 million bond to completely rebuild the campus with modern classrooms and a safe main entrance. The Project for Alternative Learning (PAL) will have its own space, and the Career and Technical Education (CTE) areas will be bigger and better. Work on the site is expected to start in the summer of 2026. Students are also getting a lot out of the $100,000 grant from Boeing that started the Crosstown Robotics Coalition.

FAQ

Q1. What does Helena High School do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q2. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Does Helena High School help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q5. What kind of school experience do students get at Helena High School?

Ans. Helena High School has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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