Enrollment
1,146
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Nampa, ID
Skyview High School
Federal NCES profile for Skyview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160234000515
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyview High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyview High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skyview High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skyview High School
Skyview High School is a large high school in Nampa, Idaho, enrolling 1,146 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,146 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students) and Columbia High School (1,165 students) alongside Skyview 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 Skyview High School compares
Skyview High School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 22% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,146
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Idaho - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 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 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Skyview High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nampa School District, which includes Skyview High School.
$10,958
Per student
-8%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 57.4%
Federal 25.6%
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 Skyview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Valley Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Skyview High School
How many students attend Skyview High School?
Skyview High School has 1,146 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nampa, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyview High School is 17.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyview High School?
22.8% of students at Skyview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyview High School?
The largest demographic group at Skyview High School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyview High School?
Skyview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Skyview High School rank among high schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Nampa, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Nampa on the city page.
Is Skyview High School a good school?
Skyview High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho. 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 Nampa School District?
Besides Skyview High School, Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students), Columbia High School (1,165 students), and Lone Star Middle School (927 students). See the Nampa School District district page for the complete list.
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