At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 165
1,312
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
36%-15.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Hellgate High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Missoula, Montana. The school enrolls 1,312 students. It is part of the Missoula H S district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMissoula H S
County30063
CityMissoula
ZIP59801
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301854000562
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,312
White84.7%
Hispanic / Latino3.9%
Black / African American1.7%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
84.7%
Hispanic
3.9%
Black
1.7%
Asian
2.8%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.