Skyline High School is a four-year public secondary school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, one of two traditional high schools of the Idaho Falls School District #91. The school opened in 1968 on the west side of Idaho Falls, west of the Snake River.
Serving 1,336 students in grades 9-12, Skyline Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Skyline Senior High School serves the eastern part of Idaho Falls, ID, covering an area of approximately 62.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of about 3.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skyline Senior High School's student population of 1,336 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,336 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skyline Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline Senior High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
76%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Grizzly
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Skyline High School is a high school in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Its school newspaper is Westside Story, which is a member of the High School National Ad Network.
- The class of 1997 is having its 10 year reunion June 30th, 2007. A website with more info is here: skylinegrizz1997.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyline Senior High School's ranking?
Skyline Senior High School is ranked #471 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Skyline Senior High School often compared to?
Skyline Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idaho Falls Senior High School, Hillcrest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skyline Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Skyline Senior High School is 76%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81.1%.
How many students attend Skyline Senior High School?
1,336 students attend Skyline Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Skyline Senior High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyline Senior High School?
Skyline Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Skyline Senior High School offer ?
Skyline Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyline Senior High School part of?
Skyline Senior High School is part of Idaho Falls School District.
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