- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Missoula, MT
Hellgate High School
Federal NCES profile for Hellgate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 301854000562
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hellgate High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,262
- students enrolled
Hellgate High School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hellgate High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Missoula H S · Montana
NCES ID 301854000562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hellgate High School held near 1,312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.9 → 95.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 301854000562 · Missoula, MT High · MID · TRAD
1,262 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sentinel High School (1,365 students)
Hellgate High School held near 1,312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.9 → 95.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hellgate High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sentinel High
Sentinel High School
1,365 students
- This school
Hellgate High School
1,262 students
- Big Sky High S
Big Sky High School
1,148 students
- Seeley-Swan Hi 85
Seeley-Swan High School
85 students
What this shows Hellgate High School reports 1,262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hellgate High School compares
Hellgate 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,262 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,262
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 63% in Montana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.0%
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
$13,142
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Hellgate High School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Missoula H S reports $13,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hellgate High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Sky High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seeley-Swan High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hellgate High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Missoula
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hellgate High School
How many students attend Hellgate High School?
Hellgate High School has 1,262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Missoula, MT. CCD year-over-year: 1,304 (2022-23) → 1,312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hellgate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hellgate High School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hellgate High School?
The largest demographic group at Hellgate High School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hellgate High School?
Hellgate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Hellgate High School rank among high schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Hellgate High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Missoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Missoula H S?
Besides Hellgate High School, Missoula H S also operates Sentinel High School (1,365 students), Big Sky High School (1,148 students), and Seeley-Swan High School (85 students). See the Missoula H S district page for the complete list.