- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Skyline High
Federal NCES profile for Skyline High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000261
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #24 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline High has class sizes larger than 92% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline High ranks #24 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Skyline High held near 2,125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.5 → 77.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 490036000261 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,186 enr · 27.7:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Skyline High held near 2,125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.5 → 77.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Skyline High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school
Skyline High
2,186 students
What this shows Skyline High reports 2,186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline High compares
Skyline High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 75% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,186 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,186
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Utah average of 28.0%
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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Utah - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Skyline High is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Similar size | 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
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
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 (~2,186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline High
How many students attend Skyline High?
Skyline High has 2,186 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,124 (2022-23) → 2,125 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline High?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline High is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyline High?
6.9% of students at Skyline High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline High?
The largest demographic group at Skyline High is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline High?
Skyline High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline High ranks #24 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Skyline High, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.