Harlowton High School
Harlowton High School serves 61 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 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 1% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harlowton High School's student population of 61 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
61 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

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 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 715 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
11%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
10%
5%

Black
2%
1%

White
85%
78%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
84%

National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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