Harlem High School

Harlem High School is the sole public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Harlem, Montana area, with a total enrollment of 163 students. The school has a predominantly Native American student population, making up 88.96% of the student body, and faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education as evidenced by its consistently low rankings and performance metrics.

Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $12,961 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.1, Harlem High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Montana high schools over the past three school years, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2022-2023 school year and a 0-star rating for the previous two years. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges in effectively utilizing its resources and supporting the educational needs of its predominantly Native American student population.

The high percentage of Native American students at Harlem High School highlights the importance of understanding and addressing the cultural and educational needs of this community. Further investigation into the specific factors contributing to the school's low performance, such as funding, resources, teacher quality, and curriculum, could help identify areas for improvement and ensure that all students at Harlem High School have access to a high-quality education.