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Hardin High School

Public Grades 9-12
162nd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 182 Montana High Schools
Better than 11% of Montana high schools
Summary

Hardin High School is a public high school located in Hardin, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 515 students. The school is part of the Hardin High School District, which is ranked 353 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hardin High School has consistently struggled with academic performance, ranking in the bottom quarter of Montana high schools in recent years. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 13.59% of students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts and just 6.48% proficient in mathematics, compared to state averages of 54.99% and 31.25%, respectively. This trend is observed across various subject areas, suggesting that the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 100% in the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years, indicates that Hardin High School serves a predominantly low-income student population. While the school's spending per student is higher than the state average, the student-teacher ratio has fluctuated between 14.8 and 16.8 over the past few years, suggesting that the resources may not be effectively utilized to support student learning. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and improving the allocation of resources will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes of Hardin High School students.

515
Students ?
14.8
Student/teacher ratio ?
$15,646
Per pupil spending ?
100%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 702 N Terry Avenue
       Hardin, MT  59034

(406) 665-6300

District: Hardin High School


Feeder schools for Hardin High School:

Elementary:    Crow Agency School
    Fort Smith School
    Hardin Intermediate
    Hardin Primary
    More...
Middle:    Hardin Middle School
Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
75.5%
White:
12.4%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 8th percentile in 2015 → 11th in 2025
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Montana average (10% vs 39% meeting standards)
!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)
!English Language Arts scores 41 pts below the Montana average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school10%
District avg10%
Montana avg39%
162nd of 182
Montana public high schools ?
Bottom 11%▲ up 3 pts since 2015
From bottom 8% (2015) to bottom 11% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
353rd of 387Hardin High School among Montana districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMontana percentileRating
202511.6162 of 18211.0%★☆☆☆☆
20244.3114 of 1226.6%☆☆☆☆☆
20236.4115 of 1247.3%☆☆☆☆☆
20224.6106 of 1147.0%☆☆☆☆☆
20216.9125 of 1389.4%★☆☆☆☆
20196.3112 of 1195.9%☆☆☆☆☆
20186.7112 of 1195.9%☆☆☆☆☆
20176.5104 of 1116.3%☆☆☆☆☆
20163.9110 of 1132.7%☆☆☆☆☆
201514.485 of 927.6%☆☆☆☆☆
20138.8119 of 1287.0%☆☆☆☆☆
201210.2121 of 1296.2%☆☆☆☆☆
20116.4113 of 1227.4%☆☆☆☆☆
201012.6122 of 1359.6%★☆☆☆☆
200921.9118 of 13512.6%★☆☆☆☆
200817.1125 of 13910.1%★☆☆☆☆
200724.8114 of 13616.2%★☆☆☆☆
200617.1124 of 13810.1%★☆☆☆☆
200513.5127 of 14210.6%★☆☆☆☆
200411.4122 of 13710.9%★☆☆☆☆
By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts14%-41 vs state
Science9%-21 vs state
Mathematics6%-25 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hardin High School

Students at Hardin High School are 76% American Indian, 12% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Hardin High School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Montana high schools.

In the 2024-25 school year, 515 students attended Hardin High School.

Hardin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crow Agency School
Elementary : Fort Smith School
Elementary : Hardin Intermediate
Elementary : Hardin Primary
Elementary : Spring Creek School
Middle : Hardin Middle School


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