Billings Sr High School

425 Grand Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,823 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Billings Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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School Overview

Billings Sr High School's student population of 1,823 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,823 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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School Rankings

Billings Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Billings Sr High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#511 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
36%
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43%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
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American Indian
7%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
12%
5%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
70%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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79%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Billings Sr High School's ranking?
Billings Sr High School is ranked #511 out of 707 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 36% MT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Billings Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Billings Sr High School is 79%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Billings Sr High School?
1,823 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, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 18:1, 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 H S School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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