Hellgate High School

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Hellgate High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
925 Gerald Ave,  Missoula, MT
Missoula High School District
3.7
5.0
1,262 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Judson Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
650
Verbal
670
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
79.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
306:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
White
84.8%
Hispanic
4.8%
Native American
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#820 Best HS for the Arts in US
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Montana 261 Students
Montana State University 212 Students
University of Washington 149 Students
University of Oregon 121 Students
University of Utah 84 Students
Portland State University 81 Students
Washington State University 70 Students
Western Washington University 70 Students
Boise State University 53 Students
Stanford University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 84 Students
Business 76 Students
Political Science and Government 58 Students
Biology 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Environmental Science 40 Students
Journalism 31 Students
History 30 Students
Criminology 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 172 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/15/2026
Hellgate has a great student culture with lots of different groups of people with different interests represented.
4.0 Alum
6/12/2025
I loved my time at Hellgate. I made some of my closest friends there, and I felt it adequately prepared me for college. There were a couple of teachers that I didn't love, but the majority were very good. My siblings are still currently attending, and they also love it.
3.0 Senior
2/16/2025
Many teacher's take the extra step to get their students ready for their future in academic's. I am personally grateful for my IB English teacher who took time out of her busy schedule to personal edit and review my college and scholarship essay's. Living in a town with little to no diversity, it's refreshing to see foreign-exchange students roam the halls with a smile on their face as they walk with groups of friends around them.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/24/2024
This is the best school in Western Montana. The teachers really care and the students are there to learn. When my daughter was 12 we were on a visit to Missoula and my daughter said to me "Dad I want to go to Helegate High". Surprised I said "why do you want to go to Hellgate"? "I don't know", was t...
5.0 parent
8/18/2008
5.0 student
10/22/2006

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Hellgate High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Missoula, MT and is served by the Missoula High School District in Montana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,262 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Hellgate High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $849,692. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sentinel High School, Big Sky High School, Loyola Sacred Heart High School, and more. Learn more about what Missoula has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hellgate High School.

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