Serving 1,321 students in grades 9-12, Skyline Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skyline Senior High School's student population of 1,321 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Skyline Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline Senior High School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
67%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Skyline High School is a high school in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Its school newspaper is Westside Story, which is a member of the High School National Ad Network.
- The class of 1997 is having its 10 year reunion June 30th, 2007. A website with more info is here: skylinegrizz1997.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyline Senior High School's ranking?
Skyline Senior High School is ranked #496 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Skyline Senior High School often compared to?
Skyline Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idaho Falls Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skyline Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Skyline Senior High School is 75%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Skyline Senior High School?
1,321 students attend Skyline Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Skyline Senior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyline Senior High School?
Skyline Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Skyline Senior High School offer ?
Skyline Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Skyline Senior High School part of?
Skyline Senior High School is part of Idaho Falls School District.
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