Skyview High School is a high school in the Salmon Creek area of northern Vancouver, Washington. Opened in 1997, it is the second newest of seven high schools in the Vancouver School District.
Serving 1,780 students in grades 9-12, Skyview High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skyview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Skyview High School's student population of 1,780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Silver
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Motto
Stand Up, Stand Together
School Rankings
Skyview High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyview High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyview High School's ranking?
Skyview High School is ranked #872 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Skyview High School often compared to?
Skyview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skyview High School?
The graduation rate of Skyview High School is 95%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Skyview High School?
1,780 students attend Skyview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Skyview High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyview High School?
Skyview High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Skyview High School offer ?
Skyview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyview High School part of?
Skyview High School is part of Vancouver School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First day of 2025-26 school year: Grades 1-5, 6 and 9
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
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