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#7099 of 8,552 schools in TX

Skyline H S

High School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7777 FORNEY RD, Dallas, TX 75227

  • Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation19.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism60%

Students at Skyline H S score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Skyline H S 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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

$59,395

Median home value

$203,000

Median rent

$1,277/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

56.1%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
First Baptist Academy DallasPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–121.0 mi278Compare →
First Baptist Academy of DallasPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–121.0 mi271Compare →
Uplift Luna Preparatory H SCharter · enrollment unverified5.39–121.8 mi442Compare →
Inspired Vision Academy SecondaryCharter · enrollment unverified4.77–122.2 mi595Compare →

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.

Dallas ISD

Schools in district
240
Rank in district
#214 of 235
District spending per student
$14,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Skyline H S is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Skyline H S

Skyline H S is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 3,780 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,099 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Skyline H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Skyline High School is a public magnet school located in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, Texas, specifically near Buckner Terrace 2. It operates under the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) and serves students in grades 9 through 12 2. The school's physical address is 7777 Forney Rd., Dallas, TX 75227, and its contact number is (972) 502-3400 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.dallasisd.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Skyline H S

What grades does Skyline H S serve?

Skyline H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Skyline H S?

Skyline H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,780 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Skyline H S is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Skyline H S rank in TX?

Skyline H S ranks #7,099 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Skyline H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Skyline H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Skyline H S has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Skyline H S a charter school?

No, Skyline H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Skyline H S a Title I school?

No, Skyline H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Skyline H S?

86.0% of students at Skyline H S 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
3,780
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
248
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.0%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 75227)
57,087
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
31.4
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75227; 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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