Harlowton High School
Harlowton High School serves 70 students in grades 9-12.
Harlowton High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Harlowton High School's student population of 70 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 70 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Rankings
Harlowton High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 715 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Harlowton High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #248 out of 715 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
| Black | 4% | 1% |
| White | 89% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.37 |
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Graduation Rate (17-18) | ≥80% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harlowton High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Harlowton High School is Judith Gap High School (17.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hillcrest 7-8 (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hillcrest School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Harlowton Hillcrest 7-8 Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 32 students10
0.0 miles
304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361 0 7-8 32 - Harlowton Hillcrest School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 182 students10
0.3 miles
500 B Avenue Ne
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361 0.3 PK-8 182 - Judith Gap Judith Gap 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 4 students
17.2 miles
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211 17.2 7-8 4 - Judith Gap Judith Gap High School Grades: 9-12 | 13 students
17.2 miles
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211 17.2 9-12 13 - Judith Gap Judith Gap School Grades: PK-6 | 22 students
17.2 miles
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
(406) 473-2211 17.2 PK-6 22
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