Skyline Prep High School is a tuition-free, public charter high school that welcomes students from all over with open enrollment.
Skyline Prep offers highly individualized instruction, small class sizes and is focused on creating a community-centered environment where students are encouraged to thrive. Three areas of focus—academics, arts, and athletics—come together to create a well-rounded educational experience for Skyline Prep students.
Founded in 2000 by Ronda Owens and Sharon Paskiewicz as a nonprofit organization, Skyline Prep operates under the vision that all children have an opportunity to receive a quality education and an equal chance of success, regardless of their socio-economic conditions, special needs, or history. The founders created a culture where each child is met where they are and ensures they have a chance to grow in education and life.
Academic instruction is highly personalized with age-appropriate learning challenges that encourage students to problem-solve. Its robust arts curriculum furthers Skyline Prep’s mission with arts and media prep courses, performing and visual arts, dance, theater, music, multi-medium and dimension art, photography, graphics, and more. The high school offers a full athletic program and was recently ranked number two in CAA Division1A in 2018 for Football and State Champions in 2020 for basketball.
Additionally, Skyline Prep High School promotes a commitment to excellence in education and life by developing student character that is used to improve the lives of students and their families for generations to come.
Skyline Prep High School
School Details
Average ACT Score
15
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
64.5%
Niche Grade
C
A-
B
B
B-
B-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
15
Math
15
English
16
Reading
13
Science
16
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
7%
State Average
48%
Science
9%
State Average
30%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
171:1
Student Diversity
Male
58.5%
Female
41.5%
Black
40.5%
Hispanic
40%
White
9%
Two or more races
5%
Native American
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
23 Students
Northern Arizona University
23 Students
Grand Canyon University
23 Students
South Mountain Community College
9 Students
University of Arizona
8 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
8 Students
Mesa Community College
5 Students
Oregon State University
4 Students
GateWay Community College - Phoenix
4 Students
Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus
3 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
8 Students
Nursing
7 Students
Psychology
4 Students
Engineering
4 Students
Computer Software Engineering
4 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
3 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
2 Students
Finance
2 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/3/2020
I love that Skyline isnt like other highschools because we don't really deal with bullies or fights that often but I would like to see other highschool things like free after school clubs but we just don't have the population/ school spirit within the teachers or students to do that.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/18/2023
The school has a lot of potential. It scores very los on the academic level for some reason. Lasy year we had problens a Bully and the principal was no help. She would not even return emails or phone calls regarding how she planned on keeping the kids safe while at her school. I had a child that was...
4/24/2022
Can't give lower than one star. This school is awful. Your child is going to not be prepared for the real world if they attend this make believe school.
7/13/2019
This school is a joke. It is quite difficult to fail a student without feeling downright bad because the student is behind at least two years from poor education.
6/3/2019
There are better choices. This schools looks great from the outside but is terrible once you get in. I don't think education is a priority here.
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Map
About South Mountain
List Price Range
$225K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
305
Average Home Value
$388,584
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$83,039
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,038 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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