Skyview High School vs. Billings West High School
Should I attend Skyview High School or Billings West High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Skyview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
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Diversity
Billings West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,657 students in grades 9-12, Skyview 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 26% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 2,180 students in grades 9-12, Billings West High School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,657 students
2,180 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
137 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#325 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
442
597
Grade 10 Students
424
570
Grade 11 Students
370
522
Grade 12 Students
421
491
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
77%
81%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%