Enrollment
1,869
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vancouver, WA
Skyview High School
Federal NCES profile for Skyview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530927002555
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyview High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyview High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927002555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skyview High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skyview High School
Skyview High School is a large high school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 1,869 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Washington schools and 40% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,869 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Vancouver's high schools, it stands alongside Heritage High School (1,569 students): Skyview High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.6:1 vs 19.4:1).
Vancouver School District also operates Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students) and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,869 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,869
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
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 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Skyview High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vancouver School District, which includes Skyview High School.
$17,087
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 15.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Vancouver High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vancouver School of Arts and Academics | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Vancouver
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Heritage High School
Standard public school
1,569 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain View High School
Standard public school
1,523 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Evergreen High School
Standard public school
1,427 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School
Standard public school
467 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Open Doors Evergreen
Alternative education program
157 students
Esd 112 Open Doors Reengagement
Alternative education program
46 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,869 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Skyview High School
How many students attend Skyview High School?
Skyview High School has 1,869 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vancouver, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyview High School is 24.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyview High School?
27.5% of students at Skyview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyview High School?
The largest demographic group at Skyview High School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyview High School?
Skyview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Skyview High School rank among high schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Vancouver on the city page.
Is Skyview High School a good school?
Skyview High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 Vancouver School District?
Besides Skyview High School, Vancouver School District also operates Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students), and Columbia River High (1,138 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.
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