Hardin High School

702 N Terry Avenue
Hardin, MT 59034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 529 students in grades 9-12, Hardin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hardin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Hardin High School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Hardin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin High School is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#699 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
36%
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6-9%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
76%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
14%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
This chart display the diversity score of Hardin High School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hardin High School's ranking?
Hardin High School is ranked #699 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hardin High School?
The graduation rate of Hardin High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hardin High School?
529 students attend Hardin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hardin High School students are American Indian, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardin High School?
Hardin High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hardin High School offer ?
Hardin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hardin High School part of?
Hardin High School is part of Hardin H S School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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