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Billings Multilingual Academy High School

Public Grades 9-12

170^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 7% of Montana high schools

Summary

Billings Multilingual Academy is a very small, specialized high school in downtown Billings, MT, serving just 20 students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Billings High School district. This micro-school shares a campus with two other alternative programs—Billings Early College School and Billings Opportunity School—creating a unique hub for students with distinct needs. Its "Multilingual" focus means it is designed to support recent immigrants and English Language Learners (ELLs) who require intensive language acquisition, setting it apart from every other school in the area.

The school’s academic performance, as measured by the 2024-2025 ACT, shows a 0% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, placing it at the bottom of state rankings. However, this statistic must be understood in context: with only 20 students, a very small number likely took the test, and standardized exams are a poor measure of ability for students still learning English. In contrast, Billings Opportunity School, another alternative program at the same address, achieved proficiency rates of 12.5% to 18.75% despite serving a population with higher poverty rates (70.51% vs. 30% at the Multilingual Academy). This comparison highlights that the Multilingual Academy’s low scores are tied to language barriers, not a lack of effort or support.

The school’s true value likely lies in its foundational work: helping students gain English proficiency so they can transition to a comprehensive high school like Billings Senior High School, located just 0.75 miles away. Its low free/reduced lunch rate of 30% is notably lower than nearby schools like Billings Senior High School (49.97%) and Lockwood High School (98.19%), suggesting its academic challenges stem from language acquisition rather than economic disadvantage. For parents, this school is best understood as a specialized stepping stone—its success is measured not by test scores, but by how many students eventually thrive in mainstream settings.

Students ?

20.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

30%

Free/discounted lunch ?

415 North 30th St
Billings, MT 59101

(406) 281-5066

District: Billings High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.0%

Asian:

20.0%

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!Test scores below the Montana average (0% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (7th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 55 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school0%

District avg38%

Montana avg39%

170^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Bottom 7%

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SchoolDigger rating ?

255^th of 387Billings High School among Montana districts

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts0%-55 vs state

Mathematics0%-31 vs state

Science0%-30 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
Billings Multilingual Academy High School	Public	9-12	415 North 30th St	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 281-5066	20	1	20.0	30.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (80.0%)	4 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.3	170^th of 182 public high schools	6.6%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0
Billings Early College School	Public	9-12	415 North 30th St	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 281-5994	60	1	50.0	21.7%	50 (83.3%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)								(n/a)
Billings Opportunity School	Public	9-12	415 North 30th St	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 281-5120	78	7	10.9	70.5%	52 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.8%)	17.5	153^rd of 182 public high schools	15.9%					(n/a)	18.8	12.5	12.5
Billings Senior High School	Public	9-12	425 Grand Avenue	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-5400	1,629	98	16.6	50.0%	1,126 (69.1%)	8 (0.5%)	176 (10.8%)	6 (0.4%)	137 (8.4%)	3 (0.2%)	173 (10.6%)	48	108^th of 182 public high schools	40.7%		44.3	58^th of 122 public high schools	52.5%	50	46.5	25.6	23.7	$10,797
Billings West High School	Public	9-12	2201 St Johns Avenue	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-5600	2,115	139	15.2	30.1%	1,682 (79.5%)	19 (0.9%)	155 (7.3%)	19 (0.9%)	88 (4.2%)	7 (0.3%)	145 (6.9%)	75.3	30^th of 182 public high schools	83.5%		54.1	37^th of 122 public high schools	69.7%	7	62.7	38.4	34.9	$11,978
Skyview High School	Public	9-12	1775 High Sierra Blvd	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-5200	1,542	82	18.7	39.3%	1,195 (77.5%)	15 (1.0%)	120 (7.8%)	4 (0.3%)	89 (5.8%)	6 (0.4%)	113 (7.3%)	53.5	90^th of 182 public high schools	50.5%		43.7	60^th of 122 public high schools	50.8%	30	50.6	29.3	23.9	$10,656
Lockwood High School	Public	9-12	1932 US Hwy 87 E	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Lockwood K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 252-6022	552	36	15.4	98.2%	405 (73.4%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (13.0%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.4%)	43.3	116^th of 182 public high schools	36.3%					(n/a)	45.4	21.1	23.2
Shepherd High School	Public	9-12	7842 Shepherd Road	Shepherd	59079	Yellowstone County	Shepherd High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 373-5300	225	18	12.8	25.3%	193 (85.8%)	7 (3.1%)	8 (3.6%)	3 (1.3%)	12 (5.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	50.8	98^th of 182 public high schools	46.2%		33.7	83^rd of 122 public high schools	32.0%	15	44.9	30.0	24.0	$14,485
Laurel High School	Public	9-12	203 East 8th Street	Laurel	59044	Yellowstone County	Laurel High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 628-7911	578	36	16.1	34.9%	514 (88.9%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (5.2%)	5 (0.9%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	40.6	123^rd of 182 public high schools	32.4%		38.6	78^th of 122 public high schools	36.1%	45	50.0	17.4	20.0	$12,898

Frequently Asked Questions about Billings Multilingual Academy High School

What is the racial makeup of Billings Multilingual Academy High School?

Students at Billings Multilingual Academy High School are 80% Hispanic, 20% Asian.

How many students attend Billings Multilingual Academy High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 20 students attended Billings Multilingual Academy High School.

What district is Billings Multilingual Academy High School in?

Billings High School

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Billings Multilingual Academy High School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Montana high schools.

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