At a glance
Reported students
60
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
50:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana high enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
810
Billings Early College School: 60 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
50:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Billings Early College School
Billings Early College School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Billings. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Billings H S. NCES reports 60 students for 2024–25.
Among 186 high schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 50:1, above the Montana median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.3%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (8.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Billings Early College School
- 1How do the reported 50:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.3%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Billings H S
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Billings Opportunity School
High · Grades 09–12
78 reported students
Billings Multilingual Acad HS
High · Grades 09–12
20 reported students
Skyview High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,542 reported students
Billings Sr High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,629 reported students
Billings West High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,115 reported students
Public schools near Billings Early College School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Multilingual Acad HS High · Billings H S | 09–12 | 20 | under 0.1 mi |
| Billings Opportunity School High · Billings H S | 09–12 | 78 | under 0.1 mi |
| Billings Sr High School High · Billings H S | 09–12 | 1,629 | 0.7 mi |
| Billings West High School High · Billings H S | 09–12 | 2,115 | 3 mi |
| Skyview High School High · Billings H S | 09–12 | 1,542 | 3.3 mi |
| Lockwood High School High · Lockwood K-12 | 09–12 | 552 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Billings Early College School
What grades does Billings Early College School serve?
Billings Early College School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Billings H S.
How many students attend Billings Early College School?
Billings Early College School reported 60 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 186 Montana high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Billings Early College School?
The calculated ratio is 50:1, based on 60 students and 1.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Billings Early College School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Billings Early College School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Billings H S attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Billings Early College School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Billings Early College School in?
Billings Early College School is part of Billings H S, based in Billings, MT, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Billings Early College School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Billings Multilingual Acad HS (under 0.1 mi), Billings Opportunity School (under 0.1 mi), Billings Sr High School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.