For the 2025 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Butte, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 North Montana
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
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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