For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,272 students in Butte, MT.
The top-ranked public high school in Butte, MT is Butte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte, MT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Butte have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Butte, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Butte High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Butte, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butte High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Wyoming
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2220
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Butte, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 North Montana
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Butte, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Butte, MT include Butte High School.
How many public high schools are located in Butte?
1 public high schools are located in Butte.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte?
Butte public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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