Serving 149 students in grades 7-12, Billings Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Billings Sr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Billings, MO school district, covering approximately 39.7 square miles. Most areas within the zone are about 10-12 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Billings Sr. High School's student population of 149 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Billings Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Billings Sr. High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1475 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
White
91%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billings Sr. High School's ranking?
Billings Sr. High School is ranked #1475 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Billings Sr. High School often compared to?
Billings Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clever High School, Nixa High School, Chadwick High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Billings Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Billings Sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Billings Sr. High School?
149 students attend Billings Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Billings Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Billings Sr. High School?
Billings Sr. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Billings Sr. High School offer ?
Billings Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Billings Sr. High School part of?
Billings Sr. High School is part of Billings R-IV School District.
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