Skyline High School

Summary:

Skyline High School is a public magnet high school in Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving 1,315 students in grades 9-12. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top in Michigan, with excellent academic metrics that outshine state and district averages.

Skyline High School's standout features include its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. Its students significantly outperform on standardized tests like the M-Step and SAT, and the school maintains a very high 94-98% four-year graduation rate. Skyline also boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 58.63% White, 9.2% African American, 9.28% Hispanic, 11.86% Asian, and 10.8% two or more races. The school performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including Asian, Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students, as well as English Language Learners and students with special needs.

While Skyline High School outperforms other Ann Arbor Public Schools high schools like Huron High School and Pioneer High School, it also faces competition from nearby high-achieving schools such as Whitmore Lake High School and Dexter High School. However, Skyline's status as a public magnet school and its specialized programs likely contribute to its strong academic performance and reputation.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 2552 N Maple Rd
       Ann Arbor, MI  48103-2155


(734) 994-6515

District: Ann Arbor Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,493 Help


Feeder schools for Skyline High School:

Elementary:    Abbot School
    Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School
    Haisley Elementary School
    Wines Elementary School
Middle:    Forsythe Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  1,315

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.6%
Asian:
11.9%
Two or more races:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Skyline High School ranks better than 94.3% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.11. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Skyline High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.6%), Asian (11.9%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skyline High School is 16.8, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skyline High School is $21,493, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skyline High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Skyline High School 42nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Skyline High School in the ranking list.)

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Ann Arbor Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ann Arbor Public Schools 71st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Skyline High School

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Rank History for all students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 88.89 37th 784 95.3%
2012 96.17 19th 773 97.5%
2013 95.96 23rd 805 97.1%
2014 96.56 15th 799 98.1%
2015 90.70 52nd 832 93.8%
2016 94.91 26th 852 96.9%
2017 96.29 18th 835 97.8%
2018 91.20 55th 824 93.3%
2019 96.00 18th 666 97.3%
2021 98.96 4th 561 99.3%
2022 95.78 28th 531 94.7%
2023 98.13 9th 735 98.8%
2024 93.11 42nd 743 94.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.43 16th 93 82.8%
2019 88.45 3rd 36 91.7%
2022 89.44 4th 32 87.5%
2023 98.05 2nd 110 98.2%
2024 84.26 16th 105 84.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.94 65th 102 36.3%
2023 92.01 3rd 35 91.4%
2024 56.94 13th 43 69.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.26 51st 315 83.8%
2019 36.31 36th 61 41.0%
2022 89.60 1st 13 92.3%
2023 80.59 15th 116 87.1%
2024 63.32 37th 130 71.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.56 333rd 755 55.9%
2019 73.72 106th 532 80.1%
2021 73.91 78th 417 81.3%
2022 54.09 190th 369 48.5%
2023 80.18 66th 614 89.3%
2024 43.99 342nd 654 47.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.22 52nd 710 92.7%
2019 95.94 15th 554 97.3%
2021 98.13 4th 462 99.1%
2022 93.50 23rd 416 94.5%
2023 98.49 6th 611 99.0%
2024 85.79 65th 619 89.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.39 59th 707 91.7%
2019 94.13 25th 543 95.4%
2021 99.03 4th 472 99.2%
2022 96.14 21st 440 95.2%
2023 96.72 14th 611 97.7%
2024 95.01 23rd 633 96.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.62 4th 87 95.4%
2019 70.51 13th 42 69.0%
2022 85.83 4th 31 87.1%
2023 93.51 2nd 63 96.8%
2024 80.10 15th 70 78.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.07 46th 254 81.9%
2019 76.45 25th 147 83.0%
2022 70.31 18th 51 64.7%
2023 78.96 23rd 170 86.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.17 22nd 201 89.1%
2022 76.25 25th 83 69.9%
2023 92.40 11th 190 94.2%
2024 73.05 50th 195 74.4%
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Rank History for White students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.03 31st 708 95.6%
2019 98.23 8th 582 98.6%
2021 99.66 5th 516 99.0%
2022 97.13 10th 492 98.0%
2023 98.14 8th 647 98.8%
2024 95.92 23rd 638 96.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Skyline High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 252 70 34 15 2 n/a n/a 47 420
2010 515 156 87 26 3 n/a n/a 81 868
2011 726 219 121 54 7 0 99 0 1226
2012 915 255 157 69 7 0 119 0 1522
2013 894 261 162 56 7 0 121 0 1501
2014 868 250 147 53 7 0 135 0 1460
2015 868 242 157 54 5 0 122 0 1448
2016 846 272 142 69 4 1 133 0 1467
2017 863 243 163 75 4 3 143 0 1494
2018 869 214 161 86 2 3 145 0 1480
2019 851 217 142 89 1 3 148 0 1451
2020 817 179 146 103 3 2 145 0 1395
2021 814 173 146 106 4 1 142 0 1386
2022 773 155 144 120 1 1 129 0 1323
2023 771 121 156 122 2 1 142 0 1315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Skyline High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 420 34.6 12.1 16.4
2010 868 59.2 14.6 20.2
2011 1226 74.4 16.4 19.7
2012 1522 84.5 18.0 15.9
2013 1501 76.4 19.6 19.8
2014 1460 73.4 19.8 16.1
2015 1448 76.0 19.0 16.4
2016 1467 80.0 18.3 18.3
2017 1494 79.1 18.8 18.4
2018 1480 89.1 16.6 22.1
2019 1451 82.6 17.5 21.2
2020 1395 80.3 17.3 18.2
2021 1386 75.8 18.2 17.5
2022 1323 78.2 16.9 19
2023 1315 77.9 16.8 20.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Skyline High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 420 34.6 12.1 16.4
2010 868 59.2 14.6 20.2
2011 1226 74.4 16.4 19.7
2012 1522 84.5 18.0 15.9
2013 1501 76.4 19.6 19.8
2014 1460 73.4 19.8 16.1
2015 1448 76.0 19.0 16.4
2016 1467 80.0 18.3 18.3
2017 1494 79.1 18.8 18.4
2018 1480 89.1 16.6 22.1
2019 1451 82.6 17.5 21.2
2020 1395 80.3 17.3 18.2
2021 1386 75.8 18.2 17.5
2022 1323 78.2 16.9 19
2023 1315 77.9 16.8 20.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Skyline High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $407 (2.8%) $14,042 (97.2%) $14,449
2020 $824 (5.6%) $13,896 (94.4%) $14,721
2021 $1,389 (9.3%) $13,529 (90.7%) $14,918
2022 $1,948 (11.9%) $14,481 (88.1%) $16,429
2023 $1,336 (6.2%) $20,157 (93.8%) $21,493

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Skyline High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 666 High schoolsRanks 9th of 735 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Skyline High School)71.170
 1.1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Ann Arbor Public Schools)69.356
 13.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Skyline High School)81.582.2
 0.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Ann Arbor Public Schools)78.275.5
 2.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Skyline High School)70.963.9
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Ann Arbor Public Schools)68.556.1
 12.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14511315
 9.4%
African American217121
 44.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian142156
 9.9%
Hispanic89122
 37.1%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White851771
 9.4%
Two or More Races148142
 4.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.2%20.2%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Skyline High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,315 students attended Skyline High School.

Students at Skyline High School are 59% White, 12% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 9% African American.

Skyline High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abbot School
Elementary : Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School
Elementary : Haisley Elementary School
Elementary : Wines Elementary School
Middle : Forsythe Middle School

Yes. Skyline High School ranks in the top 5.7% of Michigan high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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