Skyline High School

Summary:

Skyline High School is a public magnet high school in Dallas, Texas, serving 4,166 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 76.24% Hispanic, 20.93% African American, and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups.

Academically, Skyline High School is underperforming compared to district and state averages, with proficiency rates on STAAR EOC exams significantly lower than their peers. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 17.08% in Algebra I, 45.83% in Biology, and 52.94% in English II Reading. Additionally, Skyline's four-year graduation rate has been declining, from 84.3% in 2018-2019 to 78.4% in 2022-2023, while its dropout rate has increased from 2.7% to 6.1% over the same period. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian students performing much better than other racial/ethnic groups.

When compared to nearby schools within the Dallas Independent School District, such as Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School and Woodrow Wilson High School, Skyline High School consistently underperforms in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student group rankings. This suggests that Skyline may be facing unique challenges in supporting its diverse student population, many of whom come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which could be contributing to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 7777 Forney Rd
       Dallas, TX  75227-2599


(972) 502-3400

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1237th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,054 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  4,166

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.2%
African American:
20.9%
White:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.5% Help


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Compare Details Skyline High School ranks worse than 62.3% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 19th among 38 ranked high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.71. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Skyline High School has the largest high school student body size in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.2%), African American (20.9%), White (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.5% 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 15.6, which is the 17th best among 38 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skyline High School is $10,054. 27 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skyline High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Skyline High School 1237th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Skyline High School in the ranking list.)

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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.09 716th 1427 49.8%
2005 54.23 776th 1429 45.7%
2006 55.58 780th 1430 45.5%
2007 53.63 857th 1497 42.8%
2008 54.51 831st 1510 45.0%
2009 53.58 897th 1539 41.7%
2010 55.50 879th 1568 43.9%
2011 55.88 928th 1672 44.5%
2012 55.74 670th 1603 58.2%
2013 57.21 689th 1652 58.3%
2014 44.88 1054th 1734 39.2%
2015 40.38 1185th 1743 32.0%
2016 40.25 1184th 1762 32.8%
2017 40.60 999th 1777 43.8%
2018 39.23 1064th 1797 40.8%
2019 42.48 1068th 1857 42.5%
2021 27.67 1371st 1861 26.3%
2022 31.01 1315th 1876 29.9%
2023 32.11 1346th 1961 31.4%
2024 37.71 1237th 1987 37.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.30 237th 582 59.3%
2019 47.45 295th 604 51.2%
2021 9.85 552nd 588 6.1%
2022 9.63 622nd 664 6.3%
2023 10.42 622nd 677 8.1%
2024 17.22 633rd 730 13.3%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.32 274th 1113 75.4%
2019 62.15 252nd 1136 77.8%
2021 60.10 292nd 1195 75.6%
2022 52.40 391st 1278 69.4%
2023 55.47 398th 1371 71.0%
2024 50.24 481st 1435 66.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.04 769th 1347 42.9%
2019 38.53 796th 1357 41.3%
2021 32.84 961st 1382 30.5%
2022 34.74 928th 1418 34.6%
2023 29.59 1099th 1478 25.6%
2024 66.69 306th 1547 80.2%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.87 766th 1794 57.3%
2019 53.14 705th 1818 61.2%
2021 34.72 1241st 1848 32.8%
2022 41.25 1026th 1847 44.5%
2023 42.45 1025th 1897 46.0%
2024 42.90 952nd 1883 49.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.94 1194th 1781 33.0%
2019 44.24 1045th 1798 41.9%
2021 26.38 1383rd 1815 23.8%
2022 29.18 1333rd 1841 27.6%
2023 28.06 1371st 1891 27.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.93 1000th 1137 12.0%
2019 31.83 970th 1145 15.3%
2021 10.32 1096th 1177 6.9%
2022 13.22 1080th 1172 7.8%
2023 15.21 1078th 1182 8.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.66 972nd 1784 45.5%
2019 51.15 704th 1810 61.1%
2021 37.15 1101st 1829 39.8%
2022 39.11 1014th 1837 44.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.20 1108th 1803 38.5%
2019 37.84 1129th 1824 38.1%
2021 26.31 1373rd 1840 25.4%
2022 30.12 1297th 1853 30.0%
2023 32.85 1270th 1913 33.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.54 129th 486 73.5%
2019 44.75 314th 487 35.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.11 611th 1013 39.7%
2019 37.77 594th 1024 42.0%
2021 23.89 789th 1020 22.6%
2022 33.48 633rd 1031 38.6%
2023 36.04 632nd 1069 40.9%
2024 36.40 618th 1065 42.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.68 732nd 1691 56.7%
2019 52.10 714th 1714 58.3%
2021 38.39 1065th 1743 38.9%
2022 38.78 1045th 1762 40.7%
2023 39.92 1061st 1820 41.7%
2024 41.07 944th 1804 47.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.99 99th 105 5.7%
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Rank History for White students at Skyline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.84 1144th 1539 25.7%
2019 35.66 1080th 1526 29.2%
2021 9.33 1392nd 1510 7.8%
2022 37.66 989th 1525 35.1%
2023 35.88 1050th 1576 33.4%
2024 36.14 1026th 1556 34.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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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
1988 1242 1464 192 828 14 n/a n/a 0 3740
1989 1152 1443 216 979 19 n/a n/a 0 3809
1990 966 1477 210 1173 18 n/a n/a 0 3844
1991 811 1512 172 1138 18 n/a n/a 0 3651
1992 724 1545 152 1233 20 n/a n/a 0 3674
1993 594 1651 145 1272 18 n/a n/a 0 3680
1994 463 1782 124 1280 14 n/a n/a 0 3663
1995 297 1622 106 1552 7 n/a n/a 0 3584
1996 297 1622 106 1552 7 n/a n/a 0 3584
1997 249 1583 110 1714 8 n/a n/a 0 3664
1998 227 1656 99 1878 11 n/a n/a 0 3871
1999 213 1708 105 1987 13 n/a n/a 0 4026
2000 187 1867 87 2214 10 n/a n/a 0 4365
2001 142 1727 91 2242 5 n/a n/a 0 4207
2002 93 1648 59 2571 3 n/a n/a 0 4374
2003 93 1648 59 2571 3 n/a n/a 0 4374
2004 81 1530 56 2660 8 n/a n/a 0 4335
2005 78 1530 46 2749 7 n/a n/a 0 4410
2006 93 1565 52 2882 4 n/a n/a 0 4596
2007 88 1648 51 3109 11 n/a n/a 0 4907
2008 86 1655 56 3289 8 n/a n/a 0 5094
2009 80 1359 48 3076 9 n/a n/a 0 4572
2010 62 1377 51 3201 6 n/a n/a 0 4697
2011 52 1272 53 3079 26 5 13 0 4500
2012 54 1153 48 2992 22 9 11 0 4289
2013 44 1236 59 3164 25 8 19 0 4555
2014 68 1261 39 3252 22 11 11 0 4664
2015 65 1203 28 3452 18 13 11 0 4790
2016 42 1186 24 3439 16 9 13 0 4729
2017 42 1076 19 3356 14 11 16 0 4534
2018 51 1082 19 3340 13 7 23 0 4535
2019 53 974 17 3145 16 4 20 0 4229
2020 60 862 13 3170 15 5 21 0 4146
2021 68 891 12 3138 13 4 21 0 4147
2022 59 906 13 3244 13 5 24 0 4264
2023 63 872 11 3176 18 5 21 0 4166

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
1988 3740 220.0 17.0 n/a
1989 3809 n/a n/a n/a
1990 3844 242.0 15.8 n/a
1991 3651 241.6 15.1 n/a
1992 3674 222.6 16.5 23.7
1993 3680 223.0 16.5 36.8
1994 3663 230.3 15.9 29.1
1995 3584 239.0 15.0 32.6
1996 3584 239.0 15.0 32.6
1997 3664 238.9 15.3 35.5
1998 3871 231.4 16.7 39.1
1999 4026 230.1 17.5 46.3
2000 4365 260.8 16.7 46.7
2001 4207 274.1 15.3 49.8
2002 4374 276.9 15.8 59.9
2003 4374 276.9 15.8 59.9
2004 4335 266.0 16.3 57.5
2005 4410 261.5 16.9 66.1
2006 4596 271.0 17.0 68.1
2007 4907 285.0 17.2 69.9
2008 5094 311.4 16.4 69
2009 4572 302.3 15.1 74.9
2010 4697 309.2 15.1 74.7
2011 4500 311.3 14.4 76.4
2012 4289 274.8 15.6 79.6
2013 4555 266.2 17.1 81.6
2014 4664 274.8 16.9 83.8
2015 4790 284.0 16.8 82.3
2016 4729 290.0 16.3 83.7
2017 4534 286.9 15.8 88.2
2018 4535 284.2 15.9 83.6
2019 4229 274.2 15.4 74.7
2020 4146 243.9 16.9 77.4
2021 4147 247.4 16.7 72.8
2022 4264 253.4 16.8 73.3
2023 4166 266.1 15.6 71.5

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
1988 3740 220.0 17.0 n/a
1989 3809 n/a n/a n/a
1990 3844 242.0 15.8 n/a
1991 3651 241.6 15.1 n/a
1992 3674 222.6 16.5 23.7
1993 3680 223.0 16.5 36.8
1994 3663 230.3 15.9 29.1
1995 3584 239.0 15.0 32.6
1996 3584 239.0 15.0 32.6
1997 3664 238.9 15.3 35.5
1998 3871 231.4 16.7 39.1
1999 4026 230.1 17.5 46.3
2000 4365 260.8 16.7 46.7
2001 4207 274.1 15.3 49.8
2002 4374 276.9 15.8 59.9
2003 4374 276.9 15.8 59.9
2004 4335 266.0 16.3 57.5
2005 4410 261.5 16.9 66.1
2006 4596 271.0 17.0 68.1
2007 4907 285.0 17.2 69.9
2008 5094 311.4 16.4 69
2009 4572 302.3 15.1 74.9
2010 4697 309.2 15.1 74.7
2011 4500 311.3 14.4 76.4
2012 4289 274.8 15.6 79.6
2013 4555 266.2 17.1 81.6
2014 4664 274.8 16.9 83.8
2015 4790 284.0 16.8 82.3
2016 4729 290.0 16.3 83.7
2017 4534 286.9 15.8 88.2
2018 4535 284.2 15.9 83.6
2019 4229 274.2 15.4 74.7
2020 4146 243.9 16.9 77.4
2021 4147 247.4 16.7 72.8
2022 4264 253.4 16.8 73.3
2023 4166 266.1 15.6 71.5

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.
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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 $1,173 (13.0%) $7,845 (87.0%) $9,018
2020 $1,522 (16.4%) $7,749 (83.6%) $9,271
2021 $2,241 (22.3%) $7,813 (77.7%) $10,054

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Skyline High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1068th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1346th of 1961 High schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Skyline High School)5221
 31%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6440
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Skyline High School)4640
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5646
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Skyline High School)4245
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3941
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Skyline High School)4149
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Skyline High School)7867
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))7362
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students42294166
 1.5%
African American974872
 10.5%
American Indian1618
 12.5%
Asian1711
 35.3%
Hispanic31453176
 1%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White5363
 18.9%
Two or More Races2021
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.7%71.5%
 3.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 4,166 students attended Skyline High School.

Students at Skyline High School are 76% Hispanic, 21% African American, 2% White.

Skyline High School ranks 1237th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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