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Helena Schools
Helena is a city of approximately 30,000, with the greater Helena area home to a population of about 69,000. The Helena district is a public school system serving nearly 8,000 students. The district comprises 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools and an alternative high school.
Helena School District No. 1 serves over 3,200 Elementary (K-5) students, 1,700 Middle school students, and 3,000 High School students.
Professional Staff
The Helena School District employs over 900 exceptionally dedicated staff members. Approximately 63% of the licensed educators have a Masters degree or beyond. Twenty-eight percent have 15-45 graduate credits of education beyond a bachelor's degree. Highly qualified staff members in the school district provide excellent educational opportunities for Helena's students.
Compensation
In July 2005, the Helena School District implemented a professional compensation Alternative Plan with entry-level salary range between $32,000 and $43,000. This innovative package is the best in the state of Montana, and possibly throughout the Rocky Mountain region. The professional compensation plan is designed to encourage and sustain high-quality performance through professionalism and a clear focus on student learning.
Small Average Class Sizes
The Helena School District maintains the lowest teacher/student rations in Montana:
2007-2008 Average Class Size
Primary (K-2) - Less than 20 students
Intermediate (3-5) - Less than 25 students
Middle school (6-8) - Less than 25 students
High school (9-12) - Less than 20 students
Something for Everyone
More than 2,300 high school students participate each year in a variety of co-curricular activities, catering to a wide range of interests: art, business, drama, journalism, languages, music, science, service clubs, social events, speech, sports, student government and career clubs.
Helena School District employees emphasize the use of technology to ensure all students have access to innovative problem solving.
The high schools offer advance placement and honors courses in many subject areas. Helena Public Schools also offers a progressive career and technology education program.
