The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)38%
29%
Black
(09-10)50%
6%
White
(09-10)10%
60%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
64%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Skyland Community High School?
101 students attend Skyland Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Skyland Community High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Skyland Community High School offer ?
Skyland Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Skyland Community High School part of?
Skyland Community High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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