How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Helena High School | Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Helena, MT | Boulder, MT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 979 | 306 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.1% | 18.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Helena High School | Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,044 | $15,208 |
| District | Helena High School | Jefferson High School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Helena High School | Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.6% | 95.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 0.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Helena High School | Jefferson High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 265:1 | 298:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.6% | 29.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 89 | 18 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.