Serving 105 students in grades 9-12, Skyline High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skyline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Skyline High School's student population of 105 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Skyline High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#463 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyline High School's ranking?
Skyline High School is ranked #463 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skyline High School?
The graduation rate of Skyline High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Skyline High School?
105 students attend Skyline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Skyline High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
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 Skyline Schools School District.
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