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Billings Central Catholic High School: Billings Central Catholic High School, Billings, Montana, US
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Billings Central Catholic High School

  • LocationBillings, MT
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 3–12 · 344 students
Official website

Billings Central Catholic High School is a Catholic high school for grades 9 to 12 in Billings, Montana, part of Billings Catholic Schools. Its pages describe Mass during the school day at least monthly, daily prayer, four required years of religion courses with an apologetics elective, annual class retreats with a senior retreat, and a service requirement of ten hours each semester.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Billings Central Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miMary Queen of Peace Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Saint Patrick Co-Cathedral: 0.4 mi2Saint Pius X Catholic Church: 2.1 mi3Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church: 2.9 mi4Billings Central Catholic High School (no separate campus ministry office found): 0.1 miBillings Central Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 3411 3rd Avenue South, Billings
  2. Saint Patrick Co-Cathedral — 0.4 mi · 215 North 31st Street, Billings
  3. Saint Pius X Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 717 18th Street West, Billings
  4. Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 2055 Woody Drive, Billings

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The school says students attend Mass during the school day once a week or three times a month, depending on grade level. The value both statements support (at least monthly) is recorded.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students grades K-12 attend Mass during the school day once a week or three times a month, depending on grade level.”
      Students attend Mass during the school day once a week or three times a month, depending on grade.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is celebrated, and a priest is on the staff directory as a theology teacher. Recorded as parttime.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff Directory | Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/about/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pankratz, Father John | Theology”
      Father John Pankratz is listed on the Billings Central staff as a theology teacher.
    2. About Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students grades K-12 attend Mass during the school day once a week or three times a month, depending on grade level.”
      Students attend Mass during the school day once a week or three times a month, depending on grade.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religion is 4 credits required for graduation, and the course descriptions list Religion 1 through Religion 4 as required one-year courses in grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Students | Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/resources/students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 credits Religion”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of religion.
    2. BCCHS Course Descriptions | Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/resources/students/bcchs-course-descriptions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “RELIGION I Required Grade 9 – 1 year”
      Religion I is a required one-year course in grade 9.
      “RELIGION 2 Required Grade 10 – 1 year”
      Religion 2 is a required one-year course in grade 10.
      “RELIGION 4 Required Grade 12 – 1 year”
      Religion 4 is a required one-year course in grade 12.
      “RELIGION 3 Required Grade 11 – 1 year”
      Religion 3 is a required one-year course in grade 11.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Students take part in retreats annually with their classmates beginning in fifth grade, and seniors have a senior retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Beginning in 5th grade, students participate in retreats annually with their classmates.”
      Students take part in class retreats each year beginning in fifth grade.
      “culminates with Senior Retreat, a weekend at St. Thomas Camp for all graduating seniors two weeks prior to graduation”
      All graduating seniors attend a senior retreat.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school lists daily prayer as part of its faith life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Schools | Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/about/our-schools · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass, Holy Days and Sacraments celebrated Daily prayer”
      The school lists Mass, holy days, sacraments and daily prayer as part of its faith life.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Students must complete ten community service hours per semester in high school. Over four years that is 80 hours, which is at least 40.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At the high school level, students are required to perform at least ten community service hours per semester.”
      High school students must complete at least ten community service hours each semester.
    2. BCCHS Course Descriptions | Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/resources/students/bcchs-course-descriptions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are responsible for a service requirement throughout their four years of high school (10 hours each semester).”
      The service requirement is ten hours each semester over four years.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Four years of religion are required, and an apologetics elective is offered to grades 11 and 12.
    Sources (2)
    1. Students | Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/resources/students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 credits Religion”
      Graduation requires 4 credits of religion.
    2. BCCHS Course Descriptions | Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/resources/students/bcchs-course-descriptions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “RELIGION 4 Required Grade 12 – 1 year”
      Religion 4 is a required one-year course in grade 12.
      “RELIGION 3 Required Grade 11 – 1 year”
      Religion 3 is a required one-year course in grade 11.
      “APOLOGETICS OF THE CHRISTIAN AND CATHOLIC FAITH Elective Grades 11, 12 – 1 year”
      An apologetics elective is offered to grades 11 and 12.
  • A ten-hour-per-semester community service requirement is published for high school students.
    Sources (2)
    1. About Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At the high school level, students are required to perform at least ten community service hours per semester.”
      High school students must complete at least ten community service hours each semester.
    2. BCCHS Course Descriptions | Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/resources/students/bcchs-course-descriptions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are responsible for a service requirement throughout their four years of high school (10 hours each semester).”
      The service requirement is ten hours each semester over four years.
  • Class retreats are held each year, and a senior retreat is held for all graduating seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. About Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Beginning in 5th grade, students participate in retreats annually with their classmates.”
      Students take part in class retreats each year beginning in fifth grade.
      “culminates with Senior Retreat, a weekend at St. Thomas Camp for all graduating seniors two weeks prior to graduation”
      All graduating seniors attend a senior retreat.

Concerns

  • The pages state that Mass is held at least monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. About Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students grades K-12 attend Mass during the school day once a week or three times a month, depending on grade level.”
      Students attend Mass during the school day once a week or three times a month, depending on grade.
  • The staff directory lists a priest as a theology teacher.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/about/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Pankratz, Father John | Theology”
      Father John Pankratz is listed on the Billings Central staff as a theology teacher.

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Campus ministry home

Billings Central Catholic High School (no separate campus ministry office found)

  • Address: 3 Broadwater Avenue, Billings, MT 59101
  • Location: On campus

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Source: billingscatholicschools.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

Retreats 2

  • Class retreats
    Annually, beginning in fifth grade
    Retreats with classmates, which promote friendship and community service.
    billingscatholicschools.org
  • Senior Retreat
    Two weeks before graduation
    A weekend retreat at St. Thomas Camp for all graduating seniors.
    billingscatholicschools.org

Service 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. About Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/about · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The committee exists to support teachers and students, providing resources and opportunities to understand and promote Catholic culture in our schools.”
    The Mission and Catholic Identity Committee supports Catholic culture in the schools.
  2. Our Schools | Billings Catholic Schoolsbillingscatholicschools.org/about/our-schools · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “3 Broadwater Avenue, Billings, MT 59101 406.245.6651”
    The school's address and main phone are 3 Broadwater Avenue, Billings, MT 59101, 406.245.6651.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
91 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.95%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.4.9 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Great Falls-Billings, MT
Grades3–12
Students (all grades)344
Students in grades 9–12334
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio4.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges95%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Great Falls-Billings

The Most Reverend Jeffrey M. Fleming, Bishop of Great Falls-Billings

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: diocesegfb.org, diocesegfb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Yes. Billings Central Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings.

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