More and more minority children are making higher test scores, generally, due to a variety of factors. The high IQ minority child, therefore, might be better understood than previously. Most data in this area has been collected on black children and youth although other cultural groups in America are now being studied more closely. These include studies of other minorities and analyses of whites according to national origins. High IQ black children and youth are most often found in homes and communities similar to the homes and communities on which IQ tests were standardized. Most are middle and upper class children or their families are upwardly mobile with strong hopes and aspirations for their children. High IQ minority children are to be regarded in the same light as high IQ majority children. They are bright, quick children who will pick up the curriculum in a shorter period than most. Some are truly gifted children and should be afforded the independent study, career guidance and financial support which will enable society to benefit from the productive minds. Larger numbers of high IQ minority children can be expected to surface as more and more minority families reach middle class status. But the real challenge to parents and teachers and society, perhaps, is the full development of high IQ minority children from poverty families and gifted children from these families who have been identified by other means. The most important element in work with high ability minority children and youth is probably friendly encouragement and support. (Author/JM)