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#1663 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Skyline Prep High School

High School · Skyline Schools Inc. (79084) · Chandler, AZ

A charter high school in Chandler, AZ where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2020 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$18,350
Chronic Absenteeism63.1%

Students at Skyline Prep High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 15% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Skyline Prep High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,642/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,036

Median home value

$386,800

Median rent

$1,662/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

61%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Pinnacle High School - TempeCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–121.7 mi28Compare →
Pinnacle Online High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.16–121.7 mi229Compare →
Basis AhwatukeeCharter · enrollment unverified8.84–122.2 mi668Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Skyline Schools Inc. (79084)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$18,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Skyline Prep High School is listed in Skyline Schools Inc. (79084); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Skyline Prep High School

Skyline Prep High School is a public high school in Chandler, AZ, part of Skyline Schools Inc. (79084), serving approximately 176 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,663 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Skyline Prep High School

What grades does Skyline Prep High School serve?

Skyline Prep High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Skyline Prep High School?

Skyline Prep High School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.

How does Skyline Prep High School rank in AZ?

Skyline Prep High School ranks #1,663 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Skyline Prep High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Skyline Prep High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Skyline Prep High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Skyline Prep High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Skyline Prep High School a charter school?

Yes, Skyline Prep High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Skyline Prep High School a Title I school?

No, Skyline Prep High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
176
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.1%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 85225)
73,316
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
34.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85225; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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