Helena High School

Helena High School

Helena H S

Helena, Montana

1,087 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(406)324-2200 School Website

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1,087

Students

13.4:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,300

out of 1600

Excellent

Avg ACT Score

A-

out of 36

Good

AP Courses

A-

courses offered

Good

AP Enrollment

26%

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

A-

students per teacher

Good

Graduation Rate

86%

Excellent

Reading Proficiency

61%

B+

Good

Math Proficiency

38%

C+

Below Avg

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Helena High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Helena High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT 8/9 — Fall

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT/NMSQT — Fall

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

SAT — School Day - Fall

Testing window

November 6, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

+53 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

September 14, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Math and ELA — Fall Window

Testing window

January 4, 2027 – March 5, 2027

WIDA ACCESS/Alt ACCESS

Testing window

February 1, 2027 – May 21, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Math and ELA — Spring Window

Testing window

February 1, 2027 – May 21, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Science

Testing window

March 23, 2027 – April 2, 2027

ACT with Writing — Window 1

Testing window

April 6, 2027 – April 16, 2027

ACT with Writing — Window 2

Testing window

+1 more state assessments this school year

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After Helena High

Where graduates go and what they study

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Popular Majors

Psychology

Nursing

Business

Biology

Pre-Medicine Studies

Environmental Science

Political Science and Government

Pre-Law Studies

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School Details

Address

1300 Billings Avenue, Helena, MT 59601

Phone

(406)324-2200

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District

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