- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Billings, MT
Billings Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Billings Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 300390000090
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Billings Sr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Billings · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 1,629
- students enrolled
Billings Sr High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Billings Sr High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Billings, MT.
School address
District: Billings H S · Montana
NCES ID 300390000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Billings Sr High School held near 1,675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 100.7 → 97.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 300390000090 · Billings, MT High · MID · TRAD
1,629 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Billings West High School (2,115 students)
Billings Sr High School held near 1,675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 100.7 → 97.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Billings Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Billings West
Billings West High School
2,115 students
- This school
Billings Sr High School
1,629 students
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,542 students
What this shows Billings Sr High School reports 1,629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Billings Sr High School compares
Billings Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,629 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,629
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 88% in Montana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Billings Sr High School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Billings H S reports $12,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Billings Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Billings Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Billings
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Billings Sr High School
How many students attend Billings Sr High School?
Billings Sr High School has 1,629 students enrolled. It is a high school in Billings, MT. CCD year-over-year: 1,739 (2022-23) → 1,675 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Billings Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Billings Sr High School is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Billings Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Billings Sr High School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Billings, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Billings Sr High School?
Billings Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Billings Sr High School rank among high schools in Billings?
By Resource Investment Index, Billings Sr High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Billings, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Billings on the city page.
What other schools are in Billings H S?
Besides Billings Sr High School, Billings H S also operates Billings West High School (2,115 students) and Skyview High School (1,542 students). See the Billings H S district page for the complete list.