Serving 2,124 students in grades 7-12, Skyline High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skyline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Skyline High School's student population of 2,124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Skyline High School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyline High School's ranking?
Skyline High School is ranked #131 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Skyline High School often compared to?
Skyline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skyline High School?
The graduation rate of Skyline High School is 96%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Skyline High School?
2,124 students attend Skyline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Skyline High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Skyline High School offer ?
Skyline High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Skyline High School part of?
Skyline High School is part of Granite School District.
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