Skyline High School
Skyline High School serves 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Skyline High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Skyline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Skyline High School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 486 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Rankings
Skyline High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Skyline High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #259 out of 1270 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 60% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 58% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 21% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 76% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate (18-19) | ≥90% | 91% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Skyline High School is Jackson County Alternative School (11.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Scottsboro Jackson County Alternative School Alternative School Grades: PK-12
11.2 miles
594 County Road 42
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446 11.2 PK-12 n/a - Hollywood Epruett Center Of Technology Vocational School Grades: 10-12
11.8 miles
29490 Us Highway 72
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-6079 11.8 10-12 n/a - Hollywood Hollywood Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 170 students10
12.2 miles
6369 County Road 33
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-2054 12.2 PK-8 170 - Scottsboro Brownwood Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 298 students10
12.4 miles
305 Bingham St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400 12.4 PK-4 298 - Scottsboro Scottsboro High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 808 students10
12.6 miles
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000 12.6 9-12 808
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