Billings West High School

www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/high-

2,269 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Billings West High School, located at 2201 St. Johns Avenue, serves as one of the cornerstone educational institutions within the Billings Public Schools district in Montana. As a large comprehensive high school, it offers a robust academic environment that prioritizes college and career readiness. The school is well-regarded for its diverse range of curricular offerings, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and extensive elective programs that cater to the varied interests and post-secondary goals of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Billings West is deeply integrated into the local community through a strong tradition of extracurricular involvement. The school maintains a highly active athletic program, a vibrant fine arts department, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering a culture that balances academic achievement with school spirit and extracurricular participation, Billings West strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in both higher education and the workforce.

2,269

Total Students

138.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Billings West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,826
Hispanic	161
Black	22
Asian	17
Two or More	154
American Indian	81
Pacific Islander	8

White
1,826 (80.5 %)
Hispanic
161 (7.1 %)
Two or More
154 (6.8 %)
American Indian
81 (3.6 %)
Black
22 (1.0 %)
Asian
17 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Billings H S
Phone:	(406)281-5600
Website:	http://www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/high-
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	138.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 655

Grade 10 577

Grade 11 531

Grade 12 506