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Harlem High School

Public Grades 9-12
159th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 182 Montana High Schools
Better than 13% of Montana high schools
Summary

Harlem High School is a public high school in Harlem, Montana, serving 175 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Harlem High School District, which is ranked 345 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harlem High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 16.67% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.99%. Similarly, only 9.38% were proficient or better in Mathematics and Science, compared to the state averages of 31.25% and 30.03%, respectively. This trend continues across other years, with the school consistently scoring well below the state averages in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Additionally, 100% of Harlem High School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.

Despite the higher spending of $12,961 per student, which is above the state average, Harlem High School's academic performance remains significantly below the state's. The school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 11.1 to 14.1, which could be a sign of instability or changes in staffing and enrollment. These factors suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in effectively educating its students and preparing them for academic success, and may require targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its student population.

175
Students ?
12.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
$21,448
Per pupil spending ?
100%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 610 1st Ave SE
       Harlem, MT  59526

(406) 353-2287

District: Harlem High School


Feeder schools for Harlem High School:

Elementary:    Cleveland School
    Harlem Elementary School
    North Harlem Elementary
Middle:    Harlem 7-8
Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
91.4%
Hispanic:
2.9%
White:
2.3%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 14th percentile in 2015 → 13th in 2025
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Montana average (12% vs 39% meeting standards)
!In the lower quartile statewide (13th percentile)
!English Language Arts scores 38 pts below the Montana average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school12%
District avg12%
Montana avg39%
159th of 182
Montana public high schools ?
Bottom 13%▼ down 1 pts since 2015
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SchoolDigger rating ?
345th of 387Harlem 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
202513.6159 of 18212.6%★☆☆☆☆
20246.4111 of 1229.0%☆☆☆☆☆
202317.3106 of 12414.5%★☆☆☆☆
20222.2111 of 1142.6%☆☆☆☆☆
20216.4126 of 1388.7%☆☆☆☆☆
20198.2109 of 1198.4%☆☆☆☆☆
20185.6114 of 1194.2%☆☆☆☆☆
20175.1108 of 1112.7%☆☆☆☆☆
20165.5108 of 1134.4%☆☆☆☆☆
201521.679 of 9214.1%★☆☆☆☆
201334.0107 of 12816.4%★☆☆☆☆
201245.286 of 12933.3%★★☆☆☆
201111.6111 of 1229.0%☆☆☆☆☆
201020.3121 of 13510.4%★☆☆☆☆
200911.4122 of 1359.6%★☆☆☆☆
200815.0127 of 1398.6%☆☆☆☆☆
200712.7125 of 1368.1%☆☆☆☆☆
200631.1104 of 13824.6%★☆☆☆☆
200518.9123 of 14213.4%★☆☆☆☆
20043.7127 of 1377.3%☆☆☆☆☆
By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts17%-38 vs state
Mathematics9%-22 vs state
Science9%-21 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harlem High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 175 students attended Harlem High School.

Harlem High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cleveland School
Elementary : Harlem Elementary School
Elementary : North Harlem Elementary
Middle : Harlem 7-8

Harlem High School ranks in the bottom 12.6% of Montana high schools.

Students at Harlem High School are 91% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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