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Harrison High School

Public Grades 9-12

178^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 2% of Montana high schools

Summary

Harrison High School is a small public high school in Harrison, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 09 students. The school is part of the Harrison K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 334 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Harrison High School has struggled in recent years, ranking 178 out of 182 Montana high schools in the 2024-2025 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. In that year, 0% of the school's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, significantly lower than the state averages. In comparison, the nearby Whitehall High School and Three Forks High School had higher proficiency rates.

Harrison High School also serves a more economically disadvantaged community, with 66.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 41.61% at Whitehall High School and 29.88% at Three Forks High School. Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $14,182 and a very low student-teacher ratio of 3.6, the school's academic performance suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or allocated to improve student outcomes. The school's performance has also fluctuated dramatically over the years, ranging from a high ranking and 5-star rating to its current low ranking and 0-star rating, indicating significant challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement.

Students ?

3.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,996

Per pupil spending ?

66.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

120 Harrison St
Harrison, MT 59735

(406) 685-3428

District: Harrison K-12 Schools

Feeder schools for Harrison High School:

Elementary:	Harrison School
Middle:	Harrison 6-8

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

33.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 37th percentile in 2005 → 2nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 4 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (0% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (2nd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 35 percentile points since 2005

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school0%

District avg0%

Montana avg39%

178^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Bottom 2%▼ down 86 pts since 2021

From top 12% (2021) to bottom 2% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

334^th of 387Harrison K-12 Schools 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	4.5	178 of 182	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	73.4	16 of 138	88.4%	★★★★☆
2012	34.3	102 of 129	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	44.9	92 of 135	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	85.7	9 of 135	93.3%	★★★★★
2008	39.8	100 of 139	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	63.1	52 of 136	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.1	53 of 138	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	50.6	90 of 142	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts0%-55 vs state

Mathematics0%-31 vs state

Science0%-30 vs state

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Schools Near Harrison High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
Harrison High School	Public	9-12	120 Harrison St	Harrison	59735	Madison County	Harrison K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 685-3428	9	2	3.6	66.7%	6 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.5	178^th of 182 public high schools	2.2%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0	$24,996
Willow Creek High School	Public	9-12	407 Main Street	Willow Creek	59760	Gallatin County	Willow Creek High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 285-6991	7	3	2.4		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.6	49^th of 182 public high schools	73.1%					(n/a)	100.0	0.0	100.0	$68,068
Three Forks High School	Public	9-12	210 East Neal	Three Forks	59752	Gallatin County	Three Forks High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 285-3224	251	13	18.6	29.9%	213 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.6%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	44.8	114^th of 182 public high schools	37.4%		40.4	71^st of 122 public high schools	41.8%	43	43.7	22.2	25.0	$12,158
Whitehall High School	Public	9-12	1 W Yellowstone	Whitehall	59759	Jefferson County	Whitehall High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 287-3862	161	9	18.4	41.6%	151 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	32.8	135^th of 182 public high schools	25.8%		51.1	47^th of 122 public high schools	61.5%	88	48.7	16.2	10.8	$12,542

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison High School

What is the racial makeup of Harrison High School?

Students at Harrison High School are 67% White, 33% Hispanic.

What district is Harrison High School in?

Harrison K-12 Schools

What schools feed into Harrison High School?

Harrison High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harrison School
Middle : Harrison 6-8

Is Harrison High School a good school?

Harrison High School ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Montana high schools.

How many students attend Harrison High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 9 students attended Harrison High School.

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