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Enrollment
515
High
STATE 238
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARDIN H S·NCES 301334000397
Hardin High School
702 N Terry Avenue, Hardin, MT 59034 · (406) 665-6300 · Big Horn County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL515 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
35 FTE teachers
STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
515 students
STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 137 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 153 | 30% |
| Grade 11 | 118 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 107 | 21% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
7.5%
MT avg 47.2%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 8 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Montana average is about 47 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Hardin High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 7.5% | #70 of 70 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 515 | #25 of 180 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #16 of 50 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.7% | #8 of 50 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #7 of 83 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.4% | #19 of 22 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
515
+3 (+1%) vs 2020
+39% since 1990-91, when it was 370
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 16.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 515 | 34.7 | 14.8:1 | 100% (515) |
| 2023-24 | 540 | 32 | 16.9:1 | 100% (540) |
| 2022-23 | 512 | 32.6 | 15.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 512 | 32 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 508 | 30.5 | 16.6:1 | 100% (508) |
| 2015-16 | 462 | 31 | 14.9:1 | 100% (462) |
| 2010-11 | 453 | 36 | 12.6:1 | 68% (309) |
| 2000-01 | 428 | 33 | 13.0:1 | 38% (162) |
| 1990-91 | 370 | 26 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hardin High School.
About Hardin High School
Hardin High School is a large high school with its address in Hardin, Montana. Enrollment is 515 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 9 through 12. Against the 238-student average for high schools in Montana, enrollment here is 116% higher.
Hardin High School is listed under Hardin H S in federal data.
Native American students are the majority at Hardin High School, with 76% of enrollment. Other groups include 12% White, 7% Hispanic, and 4% multiracial. Hardin High School's diversity index is 41%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its teaching staff equals 34.7 full-time positions, a ratio of 14.8:1. On average, high schools in Montana have 11.3:1, compared with 14.8:1 here. Around 100% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. For comparison, public schools in Big Horn County average 100%.
Hardin High School is located in Big Horn County, where the median household income is $58,750, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 18%, and roughly 15% of residents are in poverty. Besides Hardin High School, Big Horn County has 15 other public schools.
The next-closest public school is Hardin Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 3.
For locale, NCES codes Hardin High School as Rural: Remote.
The school's size has been steady, with 512 students in 2020-21 and 515 in 2024-25. Students per teacher fell from 16.0 in 2020-21 to 14.8 in 2024-25.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Hardin High School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Big Horn County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,891
Census ACS
Median income
$58,750
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
2,535 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hardin
- Hardin Middle SchoolMiddle · 359 students
- Hardin IntermediateElementary · 290 students
- Hardin PrimaryElementary · 287 students
Nearby schools
- Hardin Middle School0.0 mi · 359
- Hardin Intermediate0.1 mi · 290
- Hardin Primary0.3 mi · 287
- Crow Agency School11.7 mi · 268
- Custer High School27.2 mi · 26
- Custer 7-827.2 mi · 13
Frequently asked questions
About Hardin High SchoolHow many students attend Hardin High School?
Hardin High School enrolls approximately 515 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Hardin High School serve?
Hardin High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hardin High School is approximately 14.8:1 (35 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Hardin High School?
Hardin High School reports a student body of 12% White, 7% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Hardin High School?
Hardin High School is overseen by Hardin H S in Big Horn County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.