- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Helena, MT
East Helena High School
Federal NCES profile for East Helena High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 300065501126
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Helena High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in East Helena · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Montana
- 563
- students enrolled
East Helena High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Helena High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in East Helena, MT.
School address
District: East Helena K-12 · Montana
NCES ID 300065501126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
East Helena High School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 300065501126 · East Helena, MT High · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: East Valley Middle School (471 students)
East Helena High School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
East Helena High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Helena High School
563 students
- East Valley Mi
East Valley Middle School
471 students
- Radley Element
Radley Elementary School
428 students
- Prickly Pear E
Prickly Pear Elem
269 students
- Eastgate Schoo 161
Eastgate School
161 students
What this shows East Helena High School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Helena High School compares
East Helena High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 54% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 95% in Montana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,003
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, East Helena High School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for East Helena K-12 reports $10,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Helena High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Radley Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prickly Pear Elem | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastgate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Helena High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Helena High School
How many students attend East Helena High School?
East Helena High School has 563 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Helena, MT. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Helena High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Helena High School is 18.2:1, which is 54% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Helena High School?
The largest demographic group at East Helena High School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in East Helena, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Helena High School?
East Helena High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Helena High School rank among public schools in East Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, East Helena High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in East Helena, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Helena on the city page.
What other schools are in East Helena K-12?
Besides East Helena High School, East Helena K-12 also operates East Valley Middle School (471 students), Radley Elementary School (428 students), and Prickly Pear Elem (269 students). See the East Helena K-12 district page for the complete list.