Skyview High School is a high school in the Salmon Creek area of northern Vancouver, Washington. Opened in 1997, it is the second newest of seven high schools in the Vancouver School District.
Serving 1,869 students in grades 9-12, Skyview High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,869 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Skyview High School serves the northern part of Vancouver, WA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 12.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skyview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Skyview High School's student population of 1,869 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,869 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Motto
Stand Up, Stand Together
School Rankings
Skyview High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyview High School is 0.60, 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
#872 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyview High School's ranking?
Skyview High School is ranked #872 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Skyview High School often compared to?
Skyview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skyview High School?
The graduation rate of Skyview High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Skyview High School?
1,869 students attend Skyview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Skyview High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyview High School?
Skyview High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Skyview High School offer ?
Skyview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyview High School part of?
Skyview High School is part of Vancouver School District.
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