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School and Community 

  • Enrollment: 1,051 students in grades 9-12
  • Accreditation: Rated at “Improvement” level by the Colorado Department of Education
  • Free/reduced lunch: 62% of our school population qualifies for this district service.
  • Schedule: SHS is on an every-other-day block schedule with 90-minute periods and a total of eight blocks. Every course receives .5 credit per semester. 
  • Community: Skyline is located in Longmont, Colorado, approximately 35 miles northwest of downtown Denver, in a mixed suburban and agricultural community. Skyline is one of nine high schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District, which stretches across Boulder and Weld Counties and educates over 32,000 students.

Mission

Our mission is to challenge students to achieve the highest levels of academic success so they may thrive in an increasingly diverse and complex world.

History

Skyline High School opened in the fall of 1978. The name “Skyline” was chosen by students. The school serves students living on the east side of Main Street as well as those students who apply for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and VPA (Visual Performing Arts) Academies.

School Leadership

Recent News

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Oct 30, 2025

Senior Families- Graduation Information

We invite you to take a moment to read over the information below: ORDER NOW! Graduation Products Order your graduation products now by clicking the Josten’s link below to make sure you’re ready for the big day! ORDER NOW! Senior Panoramic Class Picture We had the Senior panoramic class pictures taken and they turned out […]

Apr 30, 2026

There’s Still Time to Register for Innovation Center Summer Programming!

From outdoor exploration and creative design to coding, aeronautics, music innovation, and more, the Innovation Center’s summer programs offer engaging opportunities for a wide range of interests and age levels. Open to students entering grades 1-12, these hands-on experiences are designed to inspire curiosity, develop new skills, and foster meaningful connections. Sessions take place throughout […]

Apr 29, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

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