- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Billings, MT
Skyview High School
Federal NCES profile for Skyview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 300390000871
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyview High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Billings · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Montana
- 1,542
- students enrolled
Skyview High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Billings, MT.
School address
District: Billings H S · Montana
NCES ID 300390000871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Skyview High School held near 1,596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.7 → 81.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 300390000871 · Billings, MT High · MID · TRAD
1,542 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Billings West High School (2,115 students)
Skyview High School held near 1,596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.7 → 81.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Skyview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Billings West
Billings West High School
2,115 students
- Billings Sr Hi
Billings Sr High School
1,629 students
- This school
Skyview High School
1,542 students
What this shows Skyview High School reports 1,542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyview High School compares
Skyview 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 58% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,542 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,542
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 96% in Montana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.8%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
184
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Skyview High School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Skyview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Billings Sr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Skyview High School
How many students attend Skyview High School?
Skyview High School has 1,542 students enrolled. It is a high school in Billings, MT. CCD year-over-year: 1,602 (2022-23) → 1,596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyview High School is 18.6:1, which is 58% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyview High School?
The largest demographic group at Skyview High School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Billings, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyview High School?
Skyview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Skyview High School rank among high schools in Billings?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview High School ranks #3 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 Skyview High School, Billings H S also operates Billings West High School (2,115 students) and Billings Sr High School (1,629 students). See the Billings H S district page for the complete list.