Hellgate High School

Hellgate High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
925 Gerald Ave,  Missoula, MT
Missoula High School District
3.7
5.0
1,312 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Judson Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.61
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
306:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
84.7%
Native American
5.6%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Black
1.7%
Two or more races
1.2%
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 262 Students
Montana State University 206 Students
University of Washington 139 Students
University of Oregon 118 Students
University of Utah 82 Students
Portland State University 79 Students
Western Washington University 70 Students
Washington State University 68 Students
Colorado State University 51 Students
Boise State University 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 81 Students
Business 74 Students
Political Science and Government 58 Students
Biology 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Environmental Science 40 Students
Journalism 31 Students
History 29 Students
Criminology 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 177 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/29/2025
I enjoy the welcoming environment at Hellgate High School, and the fact that every individual seems to find a place they feel at home. There are countless clubs and activities, and as well as supportive students and staff that advocate for joining them. Beyond that there is a thriving arts community at Hellgate, and I value the friends and connections I have obtained through participating in orchestra, choir, and theatre at my school. The primary thing I would like to see change at Hellgate is the lack of value placed on student opinion. Although students are always learning and growing, so are adults, and it isn't necessarily treated as such. The administration tends to make decisions without genuinely considering the student perspective, whether they agree with it or not. Although I understand that students can't hold complete power, I don't feel as though administration should either. A better balance would benefit us all.
4.0 Senior
2/16/2025
the best parts of my high school experience at hellgate high school was the people that i met because there is a lot of very creative and nice people there and the worst experience i've had is that there is nowhere to park
4.0 Alum
4/19/2024
The teachers for the most part are great, while some do show preference for the student athletes. The IB program was very unorganized and set many students back with scholarships for college, but they have since moved onto the AP class system. Many electives are offered, and many music and art classes are very good. Students often flourish in academics, sports, and artistic endeavours all at the same time.
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 1,312 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% 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 3.61, 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 $829,625. 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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