- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakland, CA
Skyline High
Federal NCES profile for Skyline High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062805004315
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #16 of 22
- high schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for California
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline High has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline High ranks #16 of 22 high schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805004315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-158 students YoY
Skyline High shrank from 1,590 students in 2022-23 to 1,432 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 92.5 → 84.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-158 students YoY 062805004315 · Oakland, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,250 enr · 13.6:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Skyline High shrank from 1,590 students in 2022-23 to 1,432 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 92.5 → 84.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Skyline High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakland Techni
Oakland Technical High
1,812 students
- Oakland High
Oakland High
1,579 students
- This school
Skyline High
1,250 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,166 students
- Coliseum Colle
Coliseum College Prep Academy
861 students
- Edna Brewer Mi
Edna Brewer Middle
785 students
What this shows Skyline High reports 1,250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline High compares
Skyline High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,250 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,250
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
African American 20.7%
White 13.3%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 12.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Skyline High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oakland Unified reports $22,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyline High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edna Brewer Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Oakland
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Oakland Technical High
Standard public school
1,812 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Oakland High
Standard public school
1,579 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Fremont High
Standard public school
1,166 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Castlemont High
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Arise High
Standard public school
396 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Latitude 37.8 High
Standard public school
389 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline High
How many students attend Skyline High?
Skyline High has 1,250 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,590 (2022-23) → 1,432 (2023-24), down 158.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline High?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline High is 13.6:1, which is 37% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 High?
61.4% of students at Skyline High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline High?
The largest demographic group at Skyline High is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline High?
Skyline High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Skyline High rank among high schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline High ranks #16 of 22 high schools in Oakland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Skyline High, Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students), Oakland High (1,579 students), and Fremont High (1,166 students). See the Oakland Unified district page for the complete list.