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Public high school · Oakland Unified · Oakland, California

Skyline High

Skyline High rates 7.4, among the strongest high schools in Oakland Unified, where the rated median is 5.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.4this school

7.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Oakland Unified median is 5.5.

#2,487 of 9,557 schools in California · Oakland Unified: 16 high schools rated, median 5.5

The brief

An Oakland Unified high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,487 of 9,557 schools in California and 6 of 79 in Oakland Unified.

Skyline High is listed in Oakland Unified, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math28%6 points below the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading53%Level with the California average of 53%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2018, reaching 41% in 2025.2025 CAASPP; 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.3
25% of the rating
Academics
7.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Skyline High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the San Francisco Bay Area school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94619; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
9
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
30
Some Transit
Bike Score
9
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
6,730/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Oakland. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Oakland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
30.3% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
17 sports
9 boys' · 8 girls' · 28 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Skyline Highthis school
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Skyline High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Skyline High

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Skyline High School is part of the OUSD district and offers a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The school provides college and career pathways, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a new Arts, Entertainment & Design Pathway 1. Skyline High School is noted for its success in university admissions, ranking in the top 5 in California for placing graduates into University of California (UC) schools 1. The school community includes staff who partner with families to support students, and the institution hosts events such as an annual winter dance performance and prospective families nights 1. Upcoming activities include lacrosse games against Lowell and a School Site Council meeting 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.ousd.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #2,487 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Skyline High's MySchoolScout rating?

Skyline High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,432
Student-teacher ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Alameda County
Phone
(510) 879-2306
4-year graduation
85.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#6 of 79
Schools in district
82
District spending per student
$22,181
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 94619)
28,044
Area average commute
35.2 min
Area median age
37.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.