Mt Harrison High School

MT Harrison High School is an alternative high school in Heyburn, Idaho, serving students from ninth to twelfth grade. With a student body of 138 and a dedicated staff of twelve full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a supportive 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Located in a small town setting, MT Harrison High focuses on providing individualized attention to help each student succeed.

The academic performance at MT Harrison High School is currently rated at 4.1 out of 10 by MySchoolScout and ranks 580th out of 732 schools in Idaho, placing it in the 21st percentile statewide. In terms of proficiency scores, only 12% of students are proficient or above in ELA/reading, while just 6% meet proficiency standards in math. Despite these challenges, the school is committed to fostering an environment where all students can grow and develop their skills.

MT Harrison High School sits in a close-knit community where teachers and staff work hard to create meaningful learning experiences for every student.

With an enrollment of 138 students, Mt Harrison High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Mt Harrison High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.