Skyline High

Summary:

Skyline High, a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Salt Lake City, Utah, stands out as an exceptional institution with a total enrollment of 2,124 students. As part of the Granite School District, which is ranked 72 out of 98 districts in the state, Skyline High consistently ranks among the top 6-7 high schools in Utah, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Skyline High's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Skyline High's 10th-grade proficiency rates were 70.8% in ELA, 44.5% in Math, and 64.7% in Science, compared to the state averages of 44.6%, 27.5%, and 33.8%, respectively. The school's excellence extends to its diverse student population, with strong performance across various subgroups, including White, Asian, and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students.

Interestingly, Skyline High's academic success is achieved with a relatively lower spending per student ($8,716 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools like Cottonwood High ($10,505) and East High ($10,321). Additionally, Skyline High has a diverse student population, with 79.9% White, 6.92% Hispanic, and 8.33% Asian students, which is higher than the nearby Olympus High (83.09% White) and Cottonwood High (43.22% White, 36.66% Hispanic).


Detail:

Public 7-12

 3251 E 3760 S
       Salt Lake City, UT  84109


(385) 646-5420

District: Granite District

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,716 Help


Feeder schools for Skyline High:

Elementary:    Eastwood School
    Morningside School
    Oakridge School
    Upland Terrace School
Middle:    Churchill Junior High
    Wasatch Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.7 Help
Number of students:  2,124

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.9%
Asian:
8.3%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Skyline High ranks better than 95.7% of high schools in Utah. It also ranks first among 8 ranked high schools in the Granite District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Skyline High 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 Skyline High has the largest high school student body size in the Granite District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skyline High is $8,716, which is the lowest among 9 high schools in the Granite District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skyline High:

SchoolDigger ranks Skyline High 6th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Skyline High in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Granite District:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite District 72nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Skyline High

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Rank History for all students at Skyline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 64.00 24th 142 83.1%
2009 59.15 41st 148 72.3%
2010 58.02 37th 153 75.8%
2011 55.83 52nd 164 68.3%
2012 56.82 45th 166 72.9%
2013 55.55 62nd 167 62.9%
2014 72.11 14th 120 88.3%
2015 69.95 20th 131 84.7%
2016 56.96 42nd 129 67.4%
2017 48.47 53rd 125 57.6%
2018 58.95 27th 123 78.0%
2019 86.69 14th 136 89.7%
2021 95.13 7th 129 94.6%
2022 93.94 6th 131 95.4%
2023 93.79 6th 139 95.7%
2024 95.13 6th 138 95.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Skyline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.77 3rd 93 96.8%
2024 97.93 3rd 93 96.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Skyline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.92 1st 3 66.7%
2023 15.87 2nd 2 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Skyline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.06 9th 123 92.7%
2023 86.93 9th 122 92.6%
2024 90.07 6th 123 95.1%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, May 27, 2017

Open Quote Based on my experiences with two children I'd say that Skyline is not what it's cracked up to be. There is a blatant class system (IB vs non-IB), which along with pressures to appear perfect make for a stressful student experience. The administration is mainly concerned with keeping up appearances. The school is in a rich neighborhood and the students mostly come from privileged backgrounds so you'd think things could be great--but what happens is that very small infractions get blown up and punished harshly and there's a culture of ratting out your peers for even minor things to earn brownie points with the admin. Most of the teachers are good and some are great, but a few are the sort who think students who challenge them in discussion just need to be put in their place. At graduation the principal gave a lengthy recitation of numbers proving how great the place must be. If it were really great, then bragging about gpa's and scholarship dollars shouldn't be necessary. And we'd hear more genuine cheering from the student section. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Skyline High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1422 2 28 15 9 n/a n/a 0 1476
1989 1486 2 23 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1524
1990 1593 2 36 20 4 n/a n/a 0 1655
1991 1677 5 34 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1736
1992 1771 2 23 27 7 n/a n/a 0 1830
1993 1847 1 26 15 6 n/a n/a 0 1895
1994 1837 4 26 20 5 n/a n/a 0 1892
1995 1860 3 36 27 3 n/a n/a 0 1929
1996 1860 3 36 27 3 n/a n/a 0 1929
1997 1798 3 47 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1874
1998 1742 3 36 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1807
1999 1726 1 52 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1802
2000 1671 7 52 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1756
2001 1658 6 58 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1744
2002 1408 5 55 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1484
2003 1408 5 55 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1484
2004 1412 9 61 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1507
2005 1399 13 87 24 3 n/a n/a 0 1526
2006 1355 8 95 27 3 n/a n/a 0 1488
2007 1275 6 94 26 6 n/a n/a 0 1407
2008 1302 9 91 39 9 n/a n/a 0 1450
2009 1232 12 104 50 1 n/a n/a 0 1399
2010 1195 11 110 64 3 n/a n/a 45 1428
2011 1234 21 139 57 6 17 0 0 1474
2012 1203 21 134 63 7 12 0 0 1440
2013 1240 18 131 69 8 12 1 0 1479
2014 1210 13 119 84 6 11 3 0 1446
2015 1207 16 106 93 6 13 2 0 1443
2016 1210 12 97 106 5 12 6 0 1448
2017 1249 19 97 100 3 8 7 0 1483
2018 1687 20 145 125 12 10 19 0 2018
2019 1711 23 157 113 8 11 20 1 2044
2020 1770 19 155 115 6 10 31 1 2107
2021 1747 27 166 118 6 12 27 1 2104
2022 1771 16 163 137 5 14 49 1 2156
2023 1697 23 177 147 3 21 56 0 2124

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1476 75.0 19.6 n/a
1989 1524 74.2 20.5 n/a
1990 1655 72.7 22.7 2
1991 1736 68.3 25.4 1.6
1992 1830 64.6 28.3 2
1993 1895 73.5 25.8 2.6
1994 1892 76.5 24.7 2.3
1995 1929 87.0 22.2 3.1
1996 1929 87.0 22.2 3.1
1997 1874 82.4 22.7 1.9
1998 1807 77.7 23.3 2.4
1999 1802 86.5 20.8 3.9
2000 1756 79.3 22.1 3.5
2001 1744 77.3 22.6 3.2
2002 1484 60.0 24.7 3.8
2003 1484 60.0 24.7 3.8
2004 1507 59.6 25.3 5.2
2005 1526 62.6 24.4 6.3
2006 1488 69.0 21.6 5.4
2007 1407 54.6 25.8 1
2008 1450 55.2 26.3 8.1
2009 1399 58.4 25.0 4.2
2010 1428 59.2 24.1 10.2
2011 1474 58.6 25.1 10.1
2012 1440 57.2 25.1 11.3
2013 1479 52.1 28.3 16
2014 1446 59.0 24.5 5.6
2015 1443 n/a n/a 11.4
2016 1448 n/a n/a 11.5
2017 1483 59.0 25.1 12.4
2018 2018 n/a n/a 11.9
2019 2044 73.1 27.9 9.9
2020 2107 73.8 28.5 9.7
2021 2104 n/a n/a 10.6
2022 2156 87.1 24.7 6.7
2023 2124 79.5 26.7 8.3

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1476 75.0 19.6 n/a
1989 1524 74.2 20.5 n/a
1990 1655 72.7 22.7 2
1991 1736 68.3 25.4 1.6
1992 1830 64.6 28.3 2
1993 1895 73.5 25.8 2.6
1994 1892 76.5 24.7 2.3
1995 1929 87.0 22.2 3.1
1996 1929 87.0 22.2 3.1
1997 1874 82.4 22.7 1.9
1998 1807 77.7 23.3 2.4
1999 1802 86.5 20.8 3.9
2000 1756 79.3 22.1 3.5
2001 1744 77.3 22.6 3.2
2002 1484 60.0 24.7 3.8
2003 1484 60.0 24.7 3.8
2004 1507 59.6 25.3 5.2
2005 1526 62.6 24.4 6.3
2006 1488 69.0 21.6 5.4
2007 1407 54.6 25.8 1
2008 1450 55.2 26.3 8.1
2009 1399 58.4 25.0 4.2
2010 1428 59.2 24.1 10.2
2011 1474 58.6 25.1 10.1
2012 1440 57.2 25.1 11.3
2013 1479 52.1 28.3 16
2014 1446 59.0 24.5 5.6
2015 1443 n/a n/a 11.4
2016 1448 n/a n/a 11.5
2017 1483 59.0 25.1 12.4
2018 2018 n/a n/a 11.9
2019 2044 73.1 27.9 9.9
2020 2107 73.8 28.5 9.7
2021 2104 n/a n/a 10.6
2022 2156 87.1 24.7 6.7
2023 2124 79.5 26.7 8.3

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $500 (5.7%) $8,215 (94.3%) $8,716

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Skyline High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 136 High schoolsRanks 6th of 139 High schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Skyline High)7068.2
 1.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)36.531.3
 5.2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Skyline High)64.745.6
 19.1%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)28.917.7
 11.2%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (Skyline High)4863.3
 15.3%
   9th Grade Science (Granite District)21.624.9
 3.3%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Skyline High)69.772.3
 2.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Granite District)36.331.8
 4.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)49.545.3
 4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Skyline High)53.347.1
 6.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Granite District)24.415.9
 8.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)36.327.7
 8.6%
10th Grade Science (Skyline High)39.466
 26.6%
   10th Grade Science (Granite District)19.222.8
 3.6%
   10th Grade Science (Utah)3332.2
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20442124
 3.9%
African American2323
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian157177
 12.7%
Hispanic113147
 30.1%
Pacific Islander1121
 90.9%
White17111697
 0.8%
Two or More Races2056
 180%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.9%8.3%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Skyline High

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,124 students attended Skyline High.

Students at Skyline High are 80% White, 8% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Skyline High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eastwood School
Elementary : Morningside School
Elementary : Oakridge School
Elementary : Upland Terrace School
Middle : Churchill Junior High
Middle : Wasatch Junior High

Yes! Skyline High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 138 Utah 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 Utah State Board of Education.

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