Serving 1,739 students in grades 9-12, Billings Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Billings Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Billings Sr High School's student population of 1,739 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
Billings Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Billings Sr High School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#520 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Billings Sr High School is ranked #520 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Billings Sr High School often compared to?
Billings Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Billings West High School, Skyview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Billings Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Billings Sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Billings Sr High School?
1,739 students attend Billings Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Billings Sr High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Billings Sr High School?
Billings Sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Billings Sr High School offer ?
Billings Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Billings Sr High School part of?
Billings Sr High School is part of Billings High School District.
In what neighborhood is Billings Sr High School located?
Billings Sr High School is located in the North Elevation neighborhood of Billings, MT. There are 1 other public schools located in North Elevation.
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