Total enrollment
1,972
+731 (+59%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in East Helena
Montana · Public K-12
East Helena's public schools total 7 across the city, with enrollment of about 1,972 and an average school size near 282.
7-year change in East Helena
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
+4 (+133%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 87%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227 Academy- HS | High | 09-12 | 59 |
| 227 Academy- middle school | Middle | 06-08 | 21 |
| East Helena High School | High | 09-12 | 563 |
| East Valley Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 471 |
| Eastgate School | Elementary | PK-KG | 161 |
| Prickly Pear Elem | Elementary | 01-02 | 269 |
| Radley Elementary School | Elementary | 03-05 | 428 |
About East Helena
Public education in East Helena, Montana runs across 7 schools that hosts roughly 1,972 students. By footprint, East Helena sits in the middle-population bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in East Helena is around 282 students, 61% noticeably above the Montana average of about 175.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 59%: 1,241 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,972 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 3 to 7 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 87% to 84% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for East Helena discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.