Billings West High School

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

2,115 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.

2,115

Total Students

138.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Billings West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,682
Hispanic	155
Black	19
Asian	19
Two or More	145
American Indian	88
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,682 (79.5%)
Hispanic
155 (7.3%)
Two or More
145 (6.9%)
American Indian
88 (4.2%)
Black
19 (0.9%)
Asian
19 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)

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:	2,115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	138.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 9 496

Grade 10 552

Grade 11 550

Grade 12 517