At a glance
Reported students
2,115
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
138.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
810
Billings West High School: 2,115 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94.32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.1:1
What the reported data says about Billings West High School
Billings West High 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 2,115 students for 2024–25.
Among 186 high schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, 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 (79.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Billings West High School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 138.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.03
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.5%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.9%
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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Billings H S
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Billings Sr High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,629 reported students
Skyview High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,542 reported students
Billings Opportunity School
High · Grades 09–12
78 reported students
Billings Early College School
High · Grades 09–12
60 reported students
Billings Multilingual Acad HS
High · Grades 09–12
20 reported students
Public schools near Billings West High 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 Sr High School High · Billings H S | 09–12 | 1,629 | 2.3 mi |
| Billings Multilingual Acad HS High · Billings H S | 09–12 | 20 | 3 mi |
| Billings Early College School High · Billings H S | 09–12 | 60 | 3 mi |
| Billings Opportunity School High · Billings H S | 09–12 | 78 | 3 mi |
| Skyview High School High · Billings H S | 09–12 | 1,542 | 4.9 mi |
| Lockwood High School High · Lockwood K-12 | 09–12 | 552 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Billings West High School
What grades does Billings West High School serve?
Billings West High 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 West High School?
Billings West High School reported 2,115 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 186 Montana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,180 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Billings West High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 2,115 students and 138.83 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 West High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Billings West High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Billings H S attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Billings West High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.1% 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 West High School in?
Billings West High 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 West High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Billings Sr High School (2.3 mi), Billings Multilingual Acad HS (3 mi), Billings Early College School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.