Butte High School

Butte High School is a public high school located in Butte, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,266 students. The school is part of the Butte High School District, which is ranked 187 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Butte High School's academic performance has been mixed compared to state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ACT English Language Arts (52.14%) were slightly below the state average (54.99%), while their proficiency rates in ACT Mathematics (26.92%) and ACT Science (28.32%) were also below the state averages (31.25% and 30.03%, respectively). Similarly, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Montana State Tests were above the state average in Reading (53.07%), but below the state averages in Mathematics (32.62%) and Science (31.38%). The school's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 28th out of 111 high schools in 2016-2017 (4 stars) to 75th out of 124 high schools in 2022-2023 (2 stars).

One notable characteristic of Butte High School is its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a common indicator of socioeconomic status. In the 2024-2025 school year, 100% of students were eligible for this program, significantly higher than the state average. This suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which can present unique challenges in terms of academic support, access to resources, and overall student well-being. Despite these challenges, the school's relatively stable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.0 to 17.5 students per teacher over the past three school years, indicates that it may have the capacity to provide more personalized attention and support to its students.