Serving 165 students in grades 7-12, Billings Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Billings Sr. High School's student population of 165 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Billings Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Billings Sr. High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1205 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billings Sr. High School's ranking?
Billings Sr. High School is ranked #1205 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Billings Sr. High School often compared to?
Billings Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nixa High School, Clever High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Billings Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Billings Sr. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Billings Sr. High School?
165 students attend Billings Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Billings Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Billings Sr. High School?
Billings Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Billings Sr. High School offer ?
Billings Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Billings Sr. High School part of?
Billings Sr. High School is part of Billings R-IV School District.
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