Serving 2,210 students in grades 9-12, Billings West 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 30% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 20% in MT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Billings West 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 West High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Billings West High School?
The graduation rate of Billings West High School is 90%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Billings West High School?
2,210 students attend Billings West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Billings West High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Billings West High School?
Billings West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Billings West High School offer ?
Billings West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Billings West High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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