SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL

SKYLINE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 4,535 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 284 teachers, SKYLINE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Skyline High School, located at 7777 Forney Road in Dallas, Texas, is one of the largest and most prominent institutions within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). It is widely recognized for its unique "magnet-within-a-school" model, which offers a vast array of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs alongside a standard academic curriculum. This structure allows students to specialize in diverse fields—ranging from aviation and culinary arts to digital media and health sciences—providing them with hands-on, industry-aligned training intended to prepare them for both higher education and the modern workforce immediately upon graduation.

As a massive campus, Skyline serves a diverse student body and functions as a hub for academic and extracurricular engagement in the Pleasant Grove area. Beyond its specialized career pathways, the school is well-known for its competitive athletic programs and various student organizations that foster school spirit and community involvement. By blending traditional high school experiences with a specialized professional focus, Skyline High School aims to equip its students with the technical skills and practical experience necessary to navigate a rapidly evolving global economy.

For more information, contact SKYLINE H S at (972) 502-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7777 FORNEY RD
DALLAS, TX 75227-2599
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SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 4,535 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
4,535
Teachers:
284.29
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 4,535 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.6%
Black or African American
23.9%
White
1.1%
Two or more races
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.