- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsboro, AL
Skyline High School
Federal NCES profile for Skyline High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010183000668
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Scottsboro · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Scottsboro, AL.
School address
District: Jackson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010183000668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Skyline High School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 010183000668 · Scottsboro, AL Other · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 20.9:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Sand Mountain School (694 students)
Skyline High School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Skyline High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Sand Mou
North Sand Mountain School
694 students
- Pisgah High Sc
Pisgah High School
598 students
- This school
Skyline High School
586 students
- Woodville High
Woodville High School
504 students
- Section High S
Section High School
503 students
- North Jackson
North Jackson High School
432 students
What this shows Skyline High School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline High School compares
Skyline High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 21% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Skyline High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyline High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sand Mountain School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Section High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Jackson High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Scottsboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~586 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline High School
How many students attend Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has 586 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsboro, AL. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline High School is 20.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyline High School?
46.4% of students at Skyline High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline High School?
The largest demographic group at Skyline High School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Scottsboro, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Scottsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Scottsboro, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scottsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Skyline High School, Jackson County also operates North Sand Mountain School (694 students), Pisgah High School (598 students), and Woodville High School (504 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.