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Butte H S

Montana · Public School District
1
Schools
1,317
Students
$15,907
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Butte H S is a public school district in Montana serving 1,317 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,907 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Butte High School09–121,317
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,907+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
38%
State
35.0%
Local (property tax)
38.0%
Federal
27.1%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (27%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
1,317
Students
—
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
27% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Butte H S?
Butte H S has 1 public school, serving a total of 1,317 students.
What is the graduation rate for Butte H S?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Butte H S spend per student?
Butte H S spends $15,907 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Butte H S?
No, Butte H S does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Butte H S serve?
Butte H S serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Butte H S?
The median opportunity score across schools in Butte H S is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.