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#437 of 603 schools in MT
Billings West High School
High School · Billings H S · Billings, MT
A Billings H S high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
415 North 30th Street, Billings, MT 59101
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Billings West High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Billings West 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New DayPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| New Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 5–12 | 1.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Billings SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,675 | Compare → |
| Billings Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 298 | Compare → |
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
- #1 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 West High School is listed in Billings H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Billings West High School
Billings West High School is a public high school in Billings, MT, part of Billings H S, serving approximately 2,210 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #437 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Billings West High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Billings West High School
What grades does Billings West High School serve?
Billings West High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Billings West High School?
Billings West High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Billings West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Billings West High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Billings West High School rank in MT?
Billings West High School ranks #437 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Billings West High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Billings West High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 West High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Billings West High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Billings West High School a charter school?
No, Billings West High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Billings West High School a Title I school?
No, Billings West High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Billings West High School?
22.9% of students at Billings West 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
- 2,210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Yellowstone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (406) 281-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 59101)
- 41,797
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
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
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