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#550 of 603 schools in MT

Skyview High School

High School · Billings H S · Billings, MT

A Billings H S high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

415 North 30th Street, Billings, MT 59101

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation15.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$12,233
Chronic Absenteeism38%

Students at Skyview High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Skyview 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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
15.4% 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 SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.19–123.3 mi1,675Compare →
Billings Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5private9–123.8 mi298Compare →
Lockwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.59–124.5 mi556Compare →
Billings West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–124.9 mi2,210Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#3 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

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

About Skyview High School

Skyview High School is a public high school in Billings, MT, part of Billings H S, serving approximately 1,596 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #550 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Skyview High School

What grades does Skyview High School serve?

Skyview High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Skyview High School?

Skyview High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,596 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyview High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Skyview High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Skyview High School rank in MT?

Skyview High School ranks #550 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Skyview High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Skyview 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 Skyview High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Skyview High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Skyview High School a charter school?

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

Is Skyview High School a Title I school?

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

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

33.8% of students at Skyview 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
1,596
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Yellowstone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
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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