Helena High School

Public high school in Helena, Montana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Helena High School

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Helena High School
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The original building, circa 1891
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1300 Billings Avenue

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TypePublic high school
Established1876
School districtHelena Public School District
PrincipalSteve Thennis
Teaching staff80.99 (FTE)[1]
Grades9 through 12
Enrollment1,087 (2022–23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio13.42[1]
Color(s)  Cardinal red and white
AthleticsAA (largest class in Montana)
MascotBengals
NicknameHHS
RivalHelena Capital High School
AccreditationMontana Office of Public Instruction
WebsiteHelena High website
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Helena High School is a public high school for grades 9 through 12 located in Helena, Montana, United States. It is part of the Helena Public School District. Founded in September 1876, it is the oldest high school in the state of Montana.[2] A new building was completed in August 1935 and it was almost destroyed a few months later in the 1935 Helena earthquake.[3] In 1955, the building became Helena Junior High School (now Helena Middle School) and Helena High School moved into its present location at 1300 Billings Avenue, just off Montana Avenue.

Curriculum

Four foreign languages are taught at Helena High: French, German, Latin, and Spanish. The English Department, with 22 faculty, offers instruction in English literature and composition, as well as elective studies. Students are encouraged to take honors and Advanced Placement (AP) in English, math, science, and history. There are also many elective options.

Extracurricular activities

There are many extra-curricular clubs and activities for students to get involved at Helena High School.[4] School teams and clubs include:

  • Basketball – Boys and Girls
  • Cross Country – Boys and Girls
  • Fast Pitch Softball
  • Football
  • Soccer – – Boys and Girls
  • Swimming
  • Tennis – Boys and Girls
  • Track and Field – Boys and Girls
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Speech and Debate
  • Mock Trial

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

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