Harlem High School

Harlem High School is a compact four-year high school in Harlem, Montana, run under Harlem H S. The school enrolls 175 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 26% below the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 238 students.

Harlem High School is a school of Harlem H S, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Harlem High School lists that nearly all students (91%) are Native American. The remainder breaks down as 3% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% multiracial.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.0:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Blaine County runs at roughly 84%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, Blaine County reports that median household earnings sit near $64,813, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 13%. Harlem High School is one of 17 public schools in Blaine County (combined enrollment of about 1,323 students).

Nearest neighbor: Harlem 7-8, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Harlem High School has climbed 28%, going from 137 students in 2018 to 175 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 9% to 2%. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 10.3:1 in 2018 to 13.0:1 today.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.