Skyway Career Prep High School

Summary:

Skyway Career Prep High School is a public charter high school in Toledo, Ohio, serving 202 students in grades 9-12. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Ohio high schools over the past decade, with a ranking of 812 out of 864 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This places it among the lowest-performing high schools in the state.

Skyway Career Prep High School faces significant challenges, including extremely low graduation rates ranging from 18.1% to 39.0% over the past five years, significantly lower than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Toledo Technology Academy High School and Ottawa Hills High School. The school has also experienced alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 99.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, and its students consistently score well below the state and local averages on Ohio's standardized tests, with proficiency rates often in the single digits or low teens across various subject areas.

While the school's student population is 100% African American, a significant contrast to the more diverse student populations of nearby schools, this factor alone does not explain the school's underperformance. The school's challenges are likely exacerbated by the predominantly low-socioeconomic backgrounds of its students, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the school community and works to provide the necessary resources and support to improve educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3912 Sunforest Ct
Toledo, OH 43623-1428

(419) 241-5504

District: Skyway Career Prep High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
812^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,748

Student/teacher ratio: 31.0

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.5%

White:

14.8%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Skyway Career Prep High School ranks worse than 94% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Skyway Career Prep High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73.5%), White (14.8%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skyway Career Prep High School is 31. (See more...)

Compare Skyway Career Prep High School employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skyway Career Prep High School is $10,748.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Skyway Career Prep High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Skyway Career Prep High School 812^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Skyway Career Prep High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Skyway Career Prep High School 781^st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Skyway Career Prep High School

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Rank History for all students at Skyway Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	0.82	738^th	756	2.4%
2008	2.32	735^th	767	4.2%
2009	7.93	735^th	791	7.1%
2010	6.26	769^th	819	6.1%
2011	21.33	706^th	818	13.7%
2012	2.39	799^th	832	4.0%
2018	1.00	794^th	800	0.8%
2019	0.87	830^th	836	0.7%
2021	0.67	819^th	819	0.0%
2022	3.77	796^th	836	4.8%
2024	4.64	812^th	864	6.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Skyway Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	1.49	749^th	758	1.2%
2019	0.08	779^th	779	0.0%
2021	0.86	762^nd	763	0.1%
2022	3.67	745^th	773	3.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Skyway Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	2.81	753^rd	794	5.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Skyway Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.65	572^nd	606	5.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Skyway Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	1.33	800^th	808	1.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Skyway Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.08	264^th	279	5.4%
2022	6.33	297^th	306	2.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Skyway Career Prep High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	1.59	259^th	260	0.4%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Skyway Career Prep High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2003	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2004	122	275	5	42	4	n/a	n/a	7	455
2005	160	266	6	49	1	n/a	n/a	9	491
2006	70	168	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	6	265
2007	63	146	1	19	2	n/a	n/a	12	243
2008	35	139	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	16	200
2009	47	162	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	16	235
2010	31	104	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	10	157
2011	23	115	0	13	1	0	10	0	162
2012	19	84	0	9	0	0	11	0	123
2013	23	74	0	9	0	0	8	0	114
2014	12	85	0	8	0	0	11	0	116
2015	18	84	0	3	0	0	7	0	112
2016	11	47	0	2	0	0	2	0	62
2017	14	65	0	10	0	0	5	0	94
2018	17	92	0	14	0	0	4	0	127
2019	41	91	0	13	0	2	10	0	157
2020	12	92	1	14	0	1	9	0	129
2021	17	89	0	17	1	0	16	0	140
2022	30	132	0	30	2	0	18	0	212
2023	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
2024	46	228	0	28	1	0	7	0	310

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 Skyway Career Prep High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	5.0	0.0	n/a
2003	0	5.0	0.0	n/a
2004	455	16.0	28.4	n/a
2005	491	14.7	33.4	0
2006	265	25.8	10.3	0
2007	243	9.5	25.6	0
2008	200	7.5	26.7	n/a
2009	235	6.5	36.2	0
2010	157	5.5	28.5	0
2011	162	8.0	20.2	0
2012	123	9.0	13.6	0
2013	114	6.3	18.0	0
2014	116	8.0	14.3	82.8
2015	112	n/a	n/a	81.3
2016	62	5.0	12.4	85.5
2017	94	5.1	18.2	n/a
2018	127	4.5	28.2	n/a
2019	157	4.5	34.8	n/a
2020	129	4.0	32.2	n/a
2021	140	4.0	35.0	n/a
2022	212	5.0	42.4	n/a
2023	2	5.0	0.4	n/a
2024	310	10.0	31.0	n/a

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 Skyway Career Prep High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	0	5.0	0.0	n/a
2003	0	5.0	0.0	n/a
2004	455	16.0	28.4	n/a
2005	491	14.7	33.4	0
2006	265	25.8	10.3	0
2007	243	9.5	25.6	0
2008	200	7.5	26.7	n/a
2009	235	6.5	36.2	0
2010	157	5.5	28.5	0
2011	162	8.0	20.2	0
2012	123	9.0	13.6	0
2013	114	6.3	18.0	0
2014	116	8.0	14.3	82.8
2015	112	n/a	n/a	81.3
2016	62	5.0	12.4	85.5
2017	94	5.1	18.2	n/a
2018	127	4.5	28.2	n/a
2019	157	4.5	34.8	n/a
2020	129	4.0	32.2	n/a
2021	140	4.0	35.0	n/a
2022	212	5.0	42.4	n/a
2023	2	5.0	0.4	n/a
2024	310	10.0	31.0	n/a

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 Skyway Career Prep High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$9,130
2023	$10,460
2024	$10,748

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Skyway Career Prep High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 830^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 796^th of 836 High schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Skyway Career Prep High School)	8.3	12.1	3.8%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Skyway Career Prep High School)	7.1	15.8	8.7%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Skyway Career Prep High School)	7.7	0	7.7%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Skyway Career Prep High School)	0	4.7	4.7%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Skyway Career Prep High School)	0	0
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	157	2	98.7%
African American	91	2	97.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	0	100%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	41	0	100%
Two or More Races	10	0	100%

Schools Near Skyway Career Prep High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)		Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)		Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Skyway Career Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3912 Sunforest Ct	Toledo	43623	Lucas County	Skyway Career Prep High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 241-5504	310	10	31.0		46 (14.8%)	228 (73.5%)	28 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	4.6	812^th of 864 public high schools	6.0%					(n/a)		20.0								0.0		$10,748
Ottawa Hills High School	Public	7-12	2532 Evergreen Rd	Toledo	43606	Lucas County	Ottawa Hills Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 534-5376	481	33	14.6		360 (74.8%)	11 (2.3%)	16 (3.3%)	75 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	89.4	8^th of 864 public high schools	99.1%		87.7	19^th of 867 public high schools	97.8%	11	92.0	91.0	98.9	86.4	75.0	92.1	88.2	94.1	95.1	90.9	89.9	$17,478
Toledo Technology Academy High School	Public	7-12	3301 Upton Ave	Toledo	43613	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 671-3900	311	23	13.5	70.4%	182 (58.5%)	53 (17.0%)	30 (9.6%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (12.5%)	86.5	25^th of 864 public high schools	97.1%		84.7	37^th of 867 public high schools	95.7%	12	82.4	97.7	97.7	75.0	78.3	78.6	80.0	86.0	90.9	76.3	84.9	$21,775
Start High School	Public	9-12	2010 Tremainsville Rd	Toledo	43613	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-3000	1,111	88	12.6	70.1%	299 (26.9%)	591 (53.2%)	99 (8.9%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	114 (10.3%)	7.3	767^th of 864 public high schools	11.2%		13.2	713^th of 867 public high schools	17.8%	54		35.8	37.6					20.5	21.3	7.8	9.3	$16,242
Toledo Early College High School	Public	7-12	2801 W Bancroft St	Toledo	43606	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-4800	330	18	18.3	54.8%	114 (34.5%)	117 (35.5%)	43 (13.0%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (13.6%)	80.2	80^th of 864 public high schools	90.7%		85.6	33^rd of 867 public high schools	96.2%	47	74.1			64.9	78.3	83.3	63.8			81.0	83.1	$14,937
Whitmer High School	Public	9-12	5601 Clegg Dr	Toledo	43613	Lucas County	Washington Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 473-8490	2,229	109	20.4	59.1%	1,343 (60.3%)	314 (14.1%)	311 (14.0%)	17 (0.8%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	241 (10.8%)	34.7	591^st of 864 public high schools	31.6%		39.3	566^th of 867 public high schools	34.7%	25		62.4	63.5					54.3	51.7	21.7	40.3	$10,993
Aerospace & Natural Science Academy of Toledo	Public	9-12	5561 Elmer Dr	Toledo	43615	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(419) 671-1700	327	24	13.6		194 (59.3%)	46 (14.1%)	41 (12.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (13.1%)	65.4	260^th of 864 public high schools	69.9%					(n/a)		86.3	80.7					82.5	63.4	33.7	75.0	$12,952
Jesup W. Scott High School	Public	9-12	2400 Collingwood Blvd	Toledo	43620	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-4000	765	50	15.3		46 (6.0%)	629 (82.2%)	40 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.4%)	4.7	809^th of 864 public high schools	6.4%		5.9	789^th of 867 public high schools	9.0%	20		13.6	22.4					18.2	17.0	6.3	16.5	$13,390
Rogers High School	Public	9-12	222 McTigue Dr	Toledo	43615	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-1000	721	47	15.3		132 (18.3%)	448 (62.1%)	57 (7.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (11.0%)	9.6	739^th of 864 public high schools	14.5%		7.3	769^th of 867 public high schools	11.3%	30		41.7	38.3					23.1	30.5	5.5	19.2	$17,889
Westfield/Robinson Achievement	Public	5-12	1505 Jefferson Avenue	Toledo	43604	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-4200	65	4	16.2		16 (24.6%)	34 (52.3%)	6 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (13.8%)								(n/a)												$21,909

Frequently Asked Questions about Skyway Career Prep High School

How many students attend Skyway Career Prep High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended Skyway Career Prep High School.

What is the racial makeup of Skyway Career Prep High School?

Students at Skyway Career Prep High School are 74% African American, 15% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Skyway Career Prep High School a good school?

Skyway Career Prep High School ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Ohio high schools.

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