Serving 1,487 students in grades 9-12, Skyline High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skyline High School's student population of 1,487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skyline High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1023 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
32%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyline High School's ranking?
Skyline High School is ranked #1023 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Skyline High School often compared to?
Skyline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mead High School, Silver Creek High School, Longmont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skyline High School?
The graduation rate of Skyline High School is 84%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Skyline High School?
1,487 students attend Skyline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Skyline High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Skyline High School offer ?
Skyline High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Skyline High School part of?
Skyline High School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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