East Helena K-12 School District

226 E Clinton
East Helena, MT 59635
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

East Helena K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,915 students in East Helena K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in East Helena K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
6 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
1,915 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

East Helena K-12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#195 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of East Helena K-12  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Helena K-12  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Helena K-12  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.40
# American Indian Students
51 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
10%
# Asian Students
8 Students
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,583 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
83%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
143 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
14
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
135
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
151
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
11,296
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
160
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,938 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,366 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$2,285 MM
This chart displays total revenue of East Helena K-12  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$2,298 MM
This chart displays total spending of East Helena K-12  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,938
$15,263
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in East Helena K-12  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,366
$15,352
This chart displays average spending per public school student in East Helena K-12  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Helena K-12 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Radley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
226 E Clinton
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
Grades: 3-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
East Valley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E Kalispell
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7740
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
East Helena High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2760 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
227 Academy
2760 Valley Dr
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastgate School
4010 Gradestake
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
Grades: PK-K
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
2520 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Grades: 1-2
| 285 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Helena K-12 School District?
East Helena K-12 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,915 students.
What is the rank of East Helena K-12 School District?
East Helena K-12 School District is ranked #183 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Helena K-12 School District?
83% of East Helena K-12 School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Helena K-12 School District?
East Helena K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is East Helena K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,366 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,915 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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