Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland School serves the southeast part of Billings, MT, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Highland School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Billings Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland School's ranking?
Highland School is ranked #396 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Highland School often compared to?
Highland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independent School, Huntley Project Elementary K-6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Highland School?
249 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Highland School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highland School offer ?
Highland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland School part of?
Highland School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
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