Serving 3,780 students in grades 9-12, Skyline High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Skyline High School's student population of 3,780 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 249 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
249 teachers
Students by Grade
Skyline High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7388 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Skyline High School is ranked #7388 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Skyline High School often compared to?
Skyline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Mesquite High School, Mesquite High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skyline High School?
The graduation rate of Skyline High School is 78%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Skyline High School?
3,780 students attend Skyline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Skyline High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 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 Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Skyline High School located?
Skyline High School is located in the Buckner Terrace And Everglade Park neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Buckner Terrace And Everglade Park.
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