Highland Park School serves 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Highland Park School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highland Park School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
21%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
63%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Highland Park School?
273 students attend Highland Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Highland Park School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highland Park School offer ?
Highland Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Park School part of?
Highland Park School is part of Havre Elementary School District.
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