Serving 2,269 students in grades 9-12, Billings West 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 30% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 20% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Billings West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Billings West High School's student population of 2,269 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Billings West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Billings West High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billings West High School's ranking?
Billings West High School is ranked #453 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Billings West High School often compared to?
Billings West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Billings Sr High School, Skyview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Billings West High School?
The graduation rate of Billings West High School is 90%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Billings West High School?
2,269 students attend Billings West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Billings West High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Billings West High School?
Billings West High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Billings West High School offer ?
Billings West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Billings West High School part of?
Billings West High School is part of Billings High School District.
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