- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Billings, MT
Billings West High School
Federal NCES profile for Billings West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 300390000091
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Billings West High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Billings · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 2,115
- students enrolled
Billings West High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Billings West High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Billings, MT.
School address
District: Billings H S · Montana
NCES ID 300390000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Billings West High School held near 2,210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 138.6 → 135.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 300390000091 · Billings, MT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,115 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Billings Sr High School (1,629 students)
Billings West High School held near 2,210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 138.6 → 135.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Billings West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Billings West High School
2,115 students
- Billings Sr Hi
Billings Sr High School
1,629 students
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,542 students
What this shows Billings West High School reports 2,115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Billings West High School compares
Billings West 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,115 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,115
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 79% in Montana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Billings West High School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Sr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Billings West 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 (~2,115 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Billings West High School
How many students attend Billings West High School?
Billings West High School has 2,115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Billings, MT. CCD year-over-year: 2,269 (2022-23) → 2,210 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Billings West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Billings West High School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Billings West High School?
The largest demographic group at Billings West High School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Billings, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Billings West High School?
Billings West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 West High School rank among high schools in Billings?
By Resource Investment Index, Billings West High School ranks #2 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 West High School, Billings H S also operates Billings Sr High School (1,629 students) and Skyview High School (1,542 students). See the Billings H S district page for the complete list.