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Skyline High School

12250 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (510) 482-7109
www.ousd.org
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Skyline High School serves 1,660 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 86% (Top 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Skyline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Skyline High School's student population of 1,660 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,660 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Skyline High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
15%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
32%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
14%
12%
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Hispanic
38%
56%
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Black
28%
5%
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White
11%
22%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
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Graduation Rate
86%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Oakland Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skyline High School's ranking?

Skyline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Skyline High School?

The graduation rate of Skyline High School is 86%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Skyline High School?

1,660 students attend Skyline High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

38% of Skyline High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyline High School?

Skyline High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Oakland Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 86% (Top 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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