Skyline High School is a four-year public secondary school in Sammamish, Washington, a suburb east of Seattle. The third and newest high school in the Issaquah School District, it opened in the fall of 1997 and serves the district's northern portion. The school colors are green and silver and the mascot is a Spartan.
Serving 2,244 students in grades 9-12, Skyline High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Skyline High School serves the northern part of Sammamish, WA, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skyline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Skyline High School's student population of 2,244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
'Preparing Our Kids for the Road, Not Preparing the Road for Our Kids.'
School Rankings
Skyline High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Asian
44%
9%
Hispanic
8%
27%
Black
2%
5%
White
37%
47%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyline High School's ranking?
Skyline High School is ranked #99 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Skyline High School often compared to?
Skyline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastlake High School, Issaquah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skyline High School?
The graduation rate of Skyline High School is 98%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Skyline High School?
2,244 students attend Skyline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Skyline High School students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Skyline High School offer ?
Skyline High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Skyline High School part of?
Skyline High School is part of Issaquah School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Skyline high school is an excellent school that boasts both quality academics and extremely competitive athletics. A tough, college preperatory curiculum has students ready to take on the real world upon graduation. Despite being a young school, founded in 1997, the school holds many state championships in athletics including 5 in football, 2 in soccer, 1 in swim & dive and 1 in softball.
5 10/10/2025
It's a good school with mostly good teachers that challenge you in class and make you work hard to get good grades. There are many sports and music classes to take at Skyline and the facilities are top-notch.
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