Enrollment
1,237
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ann Arbor, MI
Skyline High School
Federal NCES profile for Skyline High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260282007761
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282007761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skyline High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skyline High School
Skyline High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, enrolling 1,237 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.2% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,237 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ann Arbor Public Schools spends $17,642 per pupil, 31% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Ann Arbor's high schools, it stands alongside Correctional Services (3 students): Skyline High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students) and Pioneer High School (1,671 students) alongside Skyline High School.
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 School compares
Skyline High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,237 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,237
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.1%
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
$17,642
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 58.4%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Skyline High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ann Arbor Public Schools, which includes Skyline High School.
$17,642
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.1%
State 34.4%
Federal 9.5%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tappan Middle School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Ann Arbor
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 Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,237 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Skyline High School
How many students attend Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has 1,237 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline High School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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?
19.2% of students at Skyline High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline High School?
The largest demographic group at Skyline High School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Skyline High School rank among high schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Ann Arbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Ann Arbor on the city page.
Is Skyline High School a good school?
Skyline High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Skyline High School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Slauson Middle School (729 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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