Skyline High School is a public high school in Longmont, Colorado, United States. It is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. Current enrollment at the school is approximately 1260 students, in grades 9-12. The school mascot is the Falcon, and the school colors are red and yellow.
Serving 1,197 students in grades 9-12, Skyline High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skyline High School's student population of 1,197 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1978
Colors
Red, Yellow
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
School Mascot
Falcon
School Rankings
Skyline High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#997 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
28%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyline High School's ranking?
Skyline High School is ranked #997 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Skyline High School often compared to?
Skyline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mead High School, Silver Creek High School, Longmont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skyline High School?
The graduation rate of Skyline High School is 81%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Skyline High School?
1,197 students attend Skyline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Skyline High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Skyline High School offer ?
Skyline High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyline High School part of?
Skyline High School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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