- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mesa, AZ
Skyline High School
Federal NCES profile for Skyline High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040497001830
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #3 of 13
- high schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline High School ranks #3 of 13 high schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497001830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-121 students YoY
Skyline High School shrank from 2,248 students in 2022-23 to 2,127 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 145.6 → 125.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-121 students YoY 040497001830 · Mesa, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,995 enr · 13.8:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (3,421 students)
Skyline High School shrank from 2,248 students in 2022-23 to 2,127 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 145.6 → 125.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Skyline High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
3,421 students
- Red Mountain H
Red Mountain High School
3,379 students
- Mesa High Scho
Mesa High School
3,233 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High School
3,135 students
- Dobson High Sc
Dobson High School
2,284 students
- This school
Skyline High School
1,995 students
What this shows Skyline High School reports 1,995 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline High School compares
Skyline High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 13% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,995 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,995
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Arizona - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
White 32.9%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Skyline High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa Unified District (4235) reports $12,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 3,379
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,233
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,135
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,284
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Mesa
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,995 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline High School
How many students attend Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has 1,995 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,248 (2022-23) → 2,127 (2023-24), down 121.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline High School is 13.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% 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 School?
42.0% of students at Skyline High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline High School?
The largest demographic group at Skyline High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 High School rank among high schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline High School ranks #3 of 13 high schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Besides Skyline High School, Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students), Red Mountain High School (3,379 students), and Mesa High School (3,233 students). See the Mesa Unified District (4235) district page for the complete list.