Enrollment
91
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pratt, KS
Skyline High
Federal NCES profile for Skyline High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201143001075
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Pratt · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline High has class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Pratt, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skyline High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skyline High
Skyline High is a small high school in Pratt, Kansas, enrolling 91 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 91 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #79, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pratt's high schools, it stands alongside Pratt Sr High (337 students): Skyline High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14:1).
Its district, Skyline Schools, also runs Skyline Elem (218 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Skyline High compares
Skyline High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Kansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$13,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Skyline High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Skyline Schools, which includes Skyline High.
$13,423
Per student
-13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 69.2%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Skyline High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Pratt
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Skyline High
How many students attend Skyline High?
Skyline High has 91 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pratt, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline High?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline High is 15.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyline High?
30.5% of students at Skyline High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline High?
The largest demographic group at Skyline High is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Pratt, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline High?
Skyline High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Skyline High rank among public schools in Pratt?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Pratt, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pratt on the city page.
Is Skyline High a good school?
Skyline High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Skyline Schools?
Besides Skyline High, Skyline Schools also operates Skyline Elem (218 students). See the Skyline Schools district page for the complete list.
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