Helena High School vs Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena High School
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students
Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
22 students
| Measure | Helena High School Helena, Montana | Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 108 | – |
| National rank | #5874 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 979 | 22 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 22 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 59.7).
- •Helena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 31.8%).
- •Helena High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 22.0).
- •Helena High School is the larger school with 979 students compared with 22.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Helena High School better than Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS ranks higher (66.0 vs 59.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Helena High School and Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena High School: 979. Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS: 22. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena High School and Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS rank in Montana?
Helena High School is 19th of 108 and Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS is unranked among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).