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#4161 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Skyline High
High School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
12250 Skyline Blvd., Oakland, CA 94619
- Math 23% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Skyline High score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Skyline High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), 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
$129,879
Median home value
$997,300
Median rent
$2,131/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94619; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baywood Learning CentersPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Oakland Unity HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Spectrum CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 2–12 | 2.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Spectrum Center, Camden CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oakland Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #18 of 79
- District spending per student
- $22,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Skyline High is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Skyline High
Skyline High is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 1,432 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,161 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Skyline High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Skyline High
What grades does Skyline High serve?
Skyline High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Skyline High?
Skyline High has an enrollment of approximately 1,432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline High?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Skyline High rank in CA?
Skyline High ranks #4,161 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Skyline High's MySchoolScout rating?
Skyline High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Skyline High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Skyline High a charter school?
No, Skyline High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Skyline High a Title I school?
No, Skyline High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Skyline High?
76.5% of students at Skyline High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.8%
- Phone
- (510) 879-2306
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94619)
- 28,044
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 94619; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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