Skyline High

www.ousd.org/skyline

1,590 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Skyline High School, located in the Oakland Hills, is one of the largest comprehensive high schools in the Oakland Unified School District. Perched on a ridge overlooking the San Francisco Bay, the school is known for its expansive campus and diverse student population. It offers a wide array of academic programs, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the Oakland Aviation Academy, and various Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academics, Skyline High is well-regarded for its strong tradition in athletics and its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school hosts numerous student-led clubs, performing arts programs, and competitive sports teams that foster school spirit and community engagement. While the school faces the typical challenges of a large urban district, it remains a focal point for the Oakland community, striving to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with personal growth and social-emotional development.

1,590

Total Students

92.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Skyline High
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	619
Black	406
Asian	185
Two or More	157
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	21

Hispanic
619 (39.0 %)
Black
406 (25.6 %)
White
195 (12.3 %)
Asian
185 (11.6 %)
Two or More
157 (9.9 %)
Pacific Islander
21 (1.3 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-2306
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/skyline
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	809
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	141

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 404

Grade 10 392

Grade 11 430

Grade 12 364