Helena High School vs. Capital High School
Should you attend Helena High School or Capital High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
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Overview
Serving 979 students in grades 9-12, Helena High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Serving 1,293 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
979 students
1,293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
79 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#373 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
246
336
Grade 10 Students
260
338
Grade 11 Students
243
327
Grade 12 Students
230
292
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
84%
87%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%