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Hays-lodge Pole High School vs. Harlem High School

Should you attend Hays-lodge Pole High School or Harlem High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hays-lodge Pole High School
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Harlem High School
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hays-lodge Pole High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, Hays-lodge Pole High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Serving 165 students in grades 9-12, Harlem 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
94 students
165 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hays-lodge Pole High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harlem High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hays-lodge Pole High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harlem High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hays-lodge Pole High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harlem High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hays-lodge Pole High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harlem High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harlem H S School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#159 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 30%)
#625 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hays-lodge Pole High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harlem High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in MT)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hays-lodge Pole High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harlem High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harlem H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hays-lodge Pole High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harlem High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harlem H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hays-lodge Pole High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harlem High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harlem H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hays-lodge Pole High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Harlem High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Harlem H S School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hays-lodge Pole High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harlem High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
37
56
Grade 10 Students
22
41
Grade 11 Students
17
36
Grade 12 Students
18
32

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
98%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hays-lodge Pole High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harlem High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harlem H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hays-lodge Pole High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harlem High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harlem H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hays-lodge Pole High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harlem High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harlem H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harlem High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harlem H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% White
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hays-lodge Pole High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harlem High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harlem H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hays-lodge Pole High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harlem High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harlem H S School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hays-lodge Pole High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harlem High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harlem H S School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hays-lodge Pole High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harlem High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harlem H S School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(08-09 School Year Data)
16%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hays-lodge Pole High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harlem High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harlem H S School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
 
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