Skyview High School
1300 Nw 139th St, Vancouver, WA, 98685-1858 - Map Map

School Overview:
Definition of Terms
Skyview High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Clark County, WA
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1892 students
% Male / % Female 53%  /  47%
Total Classroom Teachers 86 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 450 students
Grade 10 - 549 students
Grade 11 - 446 students
Grade 12 - 447 students
This School
(WA) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:22 1:21
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(WA) School Average
% American Indian 1% 6%
% Asian 5% 6%
% Hispanic 4% 12%
% Black 2% 5%
% White 87% 69%
% Unknown 1 % 2%
Additional Student Information
This School
(WA) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 10% 22%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 3% 6%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a 1%
School Performance:
(WA) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Vancouver School District
This School's Agency
(WA) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 40 5
Number of Students Managed 22,519 students 1,985 students
District Total Revenue $192,412,000 $16,541,000
District Expenditure $197,801,000 $16,470,000
District Revenue / Student $8,544 $8,333
District Expenditure / Student $8,784 $8,297
District Graduation Rates 62% 88%
In the News:
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School Notes:
  • Opening its doors in 1997, it is the newest of six high schools in the Vancouver School District. The New Building design model incorporates an open classroom floor plan with the use of many windows and features an impressive 10,000 square foot common area at the center of the school. The building also contains a 1400-seat Auditorium, which has hosted speakers such as Howard Dean and is the current performance venue for the Vancouver Symphony. Skyview has many varying educational programs in arts, technology, and other venues. Skyview is home to the SMT (Science Math and Technology Magnet) in Vancouver, Washington; Skyview also has a top ranked marching band and successful choir and dancing programs. Skyview provides many opportunities to grow leadership qualities with NHS, Key Club, ASB, MUN and other clubs and extracurricular activities.
  • Mission Statement: Skyview High School is committed to personalizing the high school experience of each student
          by focusing upon academic, career, social learning and developmental needs.
    
  • Arts
  • Skyview's Arts department has earned a renowned reputation in the Pacific Northwest through the success of its Music and Dance programs. Choir and Band students have repeatedly earned recognition at the state and local level for their performances. Students graduating from these programs have gone on to pursue music performance and education degrees from the Berkley School of Jazz and Performing Arts, Manhattan School of Music, Indiana University, and many other Pacific Northwest colleges.
  • Academics
  • Skyview is home to Vancouver's SMT (Science Math Technology) Magnet. Skyview currently offers several AP (Advanced Placement) courses with availability dependent upon student enrollment.
  • Clubs
  • ASB,Battleship Club,Ultimate Frisbee Club,NHS (National Honor Society),Speech and Debate,DECA, Model United Nations (MUN),Key Club,SHF/French Club,German Club,NRA Club,CB Radio Club,Math Team,Science Olympiad,Science Bowl,Ocean Bowl,Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA),Step Team,Hip Hop Dance Team,Charades Club,A/S/L Club,Red Cross,Diversity Committee (DivCom),Peer Mentoring/Leadership,Drama Club,Knowledge Bowl, Graphic Design, andYearbook.
  • Science Bowl
  • This section discusses the Science Bowl Club at Skyview High School, for a more in depth description of the activities of Science Bowl go here
  • The Skyview High School Science Bowl Team of 2006-2007 won the BPA Regional Science Bowl, beating other teams from prestigious schools in the area. The team received scholarships and a free trip to Washington, D.C. for the national competition.
  • At the national competition, Skyview won 3 out of their 7 round-robin matches.
  • Knowledge Bowl
  • This section discusses the Knowledge Bowl Club at Skyview High School, for a more in depth description of the activities of Knowledge Bowl go here
  • Skyview High School sent both Knowledge Bowl varsity teams to the state competition in the 2006-2007 school year after taking second and fourth place in the Washington Regional Knowledge Bowl Competition. In 2002 the varsity team won first place in the state competition, the first state-title of any Skyview sports or activities.
  • Model United Nations
  • This section discusses the Model United Nations Club at Skyview High School, for a more in depth description of the activities of Model United Nations go here
  • MUN is a club where students take on the role of a delegate to the United Nations. By viewing the world from a different perspective and advancing the goals of another country, students broaden their horizons and gain a more complete understanding of the challenges faced by mankind. Students discuss such issues as international conflicts, refugees, extreme poverty and hunger, environmental issues, and globalization.
  • National Honor Society
  • This section discusses the NHS at Skyview High School, for a more in depth description of the activities of NHS go here
  • The National Honor Society at Skyview Highschool currently has over 100 members. In order to be a member of Skyview NHS one has to have a 3.5 Cumulative GPA (compared to the standard 3.0) and complete 15 hours of community service per semester. Skyview NHS does many services for the community, commonly committing volunteers for Friends of Trees, Race for the Cure and the Cystic Fibrosis Walk.
  • Gay Straight Alliance
  • Skyview High School has a student lead Gay Straight Alliance to promote tolerance, understanding and equal treatment of students, regardless of their sexual orientation. It was founded during the 2008-2009 school year.
  • Sports and Other Activities
  • Tennis team
  • The Skyview High School Ladies Tennis Team won the 4A Greater St. Helens League award during the 2005-2006 season. During Districts, the Skyview Tennis team also placed 1st and 2nd in the doubles draw. Skyview's no-cut policy for the tennis team was recognized by the United State's Tennis Association.
  • http://www.usta.com/news/fullstory.sps?inewsid=335890
  • Skyview Tennis, Official Page
  • Marching Band
  • Skyview's Marching Band has been extremely successful competing in the North West Marching Band Circuit. The band has competed in the open class since the year 2000. The Band made their mark by rocketing from a 13th place finish in 1999 to a championship winning performance at SPI the following year. The band has earned a reputation for having entertaining field shows, involving audiences and impressing them with their showmanship and creative visual performance. The Skyview Marching Band was also selected out of a large pool of schools to go and perform at the 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, hosted in China.
  • Skyview Marching Band and Reign Dance Team, Official Page
  • Reign Dance Team
  • Over the last decade the Skyview Reign Dance Team/Color Guard has achieved success in the fall and winter seasons.
  • Skyview Football
  • Though the Storm football team was not known for a winning tradition in the early years of the school, they have become one of the top football programs in Southwest Washington, winning the GSHL championship in 2006 and 2008.
  • Ethnic Diversity
  • Skyview is predominantly an ethnically Caucasian school, with more than 85% of its students being Caucasian as of 2007.
  • External links
  • Skyview High School, Official Website
  • GSHL Football - Skyview High School
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (98685)
School Zip (98685)
(WA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 21,148 people 5,781,196 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 40% 29%
Population Average Age 38 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $61,503 $46,419
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.6 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 25 years old 37 years old
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