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#549 of 603 schools in MT

Billings SR High School

High School · Billings H S · Billings, MT

A Billings H S high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

415 North 30th Street, Billings, MT 59101

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 79.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness3.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate79%
AP Participation13.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$12,233
Chronic Absenteeism49.7%

Students at Billings SR High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Billings SR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,860/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Billings), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,165

Median home value

$243,000

Median rent

$930/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

57.8%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.7% participation·State avg: 2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·45 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Billings Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5private9–120.7 mi298Compare →
Billings West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–122.3 mi2,210Compare →
New DayPrivate · tuition7.6private4–122.3 mi51Compare →
New Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private5–122.3 mi51Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Billings H S

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Billings SR High School is listed in Billings H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Billings SR High School

Billings SR High School is a public high school in Billings, MT, part of Billings H S, serving approximately 1,675 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #549 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Billings SR High School

What grades does Billings SR High School serve?

Billings SR High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Billings SR High School?

Billings SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,675 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Billings SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Billings SR High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Billings SR High School rank in MT?

Billings SR High School ranks #549 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Billings SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Billings SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Billings SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Billings SR High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Billings SR High School a charter school?

No, Billings SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Billings SR High School a Title I school?

No, Billings SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Billings SR High School?

40.7% of students at Billings SR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,675
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Yellowstone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.7%
4-Year Graduation
79.0%
Area population (ZIP 59101)
41,797
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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