- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
Skyline H S
Federal NCES profile for Skyline H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481623001357
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #15 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline H S ranks #15 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-386 students YoY
Skyline H S shrank from 4,166 students in 2022-23 to 3,780 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 266.2 → 248.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-386 students YoY 481623001357 · Dallas, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,837 enr · 14.4:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students)
Skyline H S shrank from 4,166 students in 2022-23 to 3,780 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 266.2 → 248.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Skyline H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson H S
1,832 students
What this shows Skyline H S reports 3,837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline H S compares
Skyline H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,837 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,837
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
African American 20.2%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Skyline H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyline H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,832
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,837 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline H S
How many students attend Skyline H S?
Skyline H S has 3,837 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 4,166 (2022-23) → 3,780 (2023-24), down 386.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline H S is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyline H S?
68.8% of students at Skyline H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline H S?
The largest demographic group at Skyline H S is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline H S?
Skyline H S has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Skyline H S rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline H S ranks #15 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Skyline H S, Dallas Isd also operates Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), W T White H S (2,204 students), and Sunset H S (2,164 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.