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Helena H S

Montana · Public School District
2
Schools
2,514
Students
$14,301
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
88.8%
Graduation Rate
+2.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Helena H S is a public school district in Montana serving 2,514 students across 2 schools. It includes 2 high school. Its graduation rate of 88.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,301 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (2)
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Capital High School09–121,427
Helena High School09–121,087
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,301Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
44%
State
44.9%
Local (property tax)
44.0%
Federal
11.1%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
2,514
Students
—
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.8%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Helena H S?
Helena H S has 2 public schools, serving a total of 2,514 students.
What is the graduation rate for Helena H S?
The graduation rate is 88.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Helena H S spend per student?
Helena H S spends $14,301 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Helena H S?
No, Helena H S does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Helena H S serve?
Helena H S serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Helena H S?
The median opportunity score across schools in Helena H S is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.