School Profile
SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL
Principal:
Keith Hennig
Assistant Principals:
Kevin Adamo
Alanah Baron
Andrew Guss
Allison Strait
CEEB School Code: 480-501
IB School Code: 001064
2025-2026 School Profile
Counselors:
Hayden Kersey (A-Cro)
Todd Caffey (Crp-Hoo)
Megan Rieke (Hop-Lop)
Stephanie Anderson (Loq-Pas)
Adam Dickenson (Pat-Spe)
Kristen Flemer (Spf-Z)
Phone: 425-837-7887
Fax: 425-837-7855
STAFF
Skyline has a total of 117 certificated staff and 54 classified staff. This includes 109 certificated teachers, five administrators, six counselors, an IB coordinator, an athletic director, an activities coordinator, and two school psychologists (one part-time). Of the staff, 95% hold master's degrees, 4% have Doctorates, and 14 teachers are National Board Certified. The team also includes a Mental Health Counselor from Youth Eastside Services, a Graduation Specialist, and two College and Career specialists.
MISSION STATEMENT AND
EDUCATIONAL BELIEFS
In an intentional effort to develop honorable, thinking, skillful citizens who possess integrity, act with pride, and pursue scholarship and excellence in the service of humanity, Skyline High School has established a strong academic tradition coupled with award-winning activity and athletic programs that boast several state titles and national recognition and are well-supported by the community.
Our goal is that ALL of our students will be prepared for and eager to accept the academic, occupational, personal, and practical challenges of life in a dynamic global environment.
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Skyline High School, one of three comprehensive high schools in the Issaquah School District, opened in 1999 and serves about 2,250 students in grades 9–12. Located on the Sammamish Plateau, 20 miles east of Seattle, Skyline offers more than 100 extracurricular opportunities, including strong programs in athletics, arts, and service, while its diverse student body contributes to a vibrant, globally minded learning community.
2025-2026 CURRICULUM UPDATES
Skyline High School has implemented significant updates to its mathematics curriculum to allow students to choose the rigor, speed and focus of their personal math pathway. New courses now include Algebra 2 & Advanced Algebra 2 (formerly called Algebra 2), Geometry & Advanced Geometry (formerly called Geometry) , Bridge to Precalculus (formerly called Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry), Precalculus (College in the HS), AP Calculus AB and AP Statistics, offering multiple pathways for students to strengthen their math foundations and prepare for college-level study. In addition, AP Computer Science Principles has been added to the catalog, broadening access to computational thinking and problem-solving skills that are highly valued in today’s academic and career fields. In fall of 2026 AP Calculus BC will be offered.
2024-2025 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
- In May 2025, 455 students took IB exams, 71 students were awarded the IBCP certificate, and 98 students were awarded IB Diplomas. In 2025, 1,387 IB Exams were taken in 31 subjects. Over 65% of juniors and seniors are enrolled in one or more International Baccalaureate (IB) classes.
- In 2024–2025, Skyline DECA continued its streak as the state’s largest chapter for the eighth year in a row, with over 500 members. More than 400 students qualified for the State competition, where three earned 1st-place honors. Additionally, 61 students advanced to DECA Internationals, with four finishing in the top 10.
- Skyline High offers 24+ CTE Dual Credit courses, letting students earn extra high school and college credit by earning a B or higher in these articulated CTE classes.
- The Class of 2026 includes 20 National Merit Semifinalists and 58 Commended Scholars.
- Over the past 26 years, our sports teams have won 48 team state titles, 64 individual state titles, and 7 academic state titles.
- Skyline High School offers more than 85 clubs, with a combined membership exceeding 1,000 students.
- Skyline’s Mock Trial program remains one of the state’s top teams, expanding this year to three teams: Green, Silver, and White. Green won 1st place at the Pierce County District Tournament, while Silver and White placed 2nd and 3rd, with Green and White advancing to State—where Green finished 5th. Team members also competed nationally through Empire Mock Trial, earning 5th place at the Constitutional Challenge in Philadelphia against teams from across the U.S. and abroad.
- The Skyline Chamber and String Orchestras took part in the Eastshore festivals and the Solo & Ensemble Competition, with three students selected for the Washington All-State Orchestra.
- A Skyline High School student won the 2024–25 Congressional Art Competition, where the artwork will be displayed by Congress for the next year.
- During the 2024-2025 school year, Skyline had 22 talented students compete in the Regional Thespys competition with 13 earning state honors and 5 earning national honors. Two students performed their nationally-qualifying dance in the opening ceremonies during Thespian State at the 5th Ave Theatre. Additionally, two students qualified to compete at the regional ESU Shakespeare Competition, where one student placed second overall. The Skyline Theatre Department produced one full-length play, one musical, and two one-act plays, with over 200 students participating in cast and crew collectively.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS—CLASS OF 2026
Skyline High School operates on a Carnegie Credit/Unit system with two semesters, each lasting 18 weeks, and earning one-half credit for each semester-length course passed or one credit for each full-year subject passed. Students must earn 24.0 credits for graduation.
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| Language Arts | 4.0 |
| World History | 1.5 |
| Civics | 0.5 |
| US History | 1.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Science | 3.0 |
| Health | 0.5 |
| Physical Education | 1.5 |
| Fine/Applied Arts** | 1.0 |
| Career & Tech Education | 1.0 |
| World Language* | 2.0 |
| Electives | 5.0 |
| Total | 24.0 credits |
* 2.0 credits can be earned via Personal Pathway.
** 1.0 credits can be earned via Personal Pathway.
Class of 2025
Total students = 578, Average GPA 3.37
| GPA | # of students | % of class |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5–4.0 | 317 | 55% |
| 3.0–3.49 | 144 | 25% |
| 2.5–2.99 | 55 | 10% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 41 | 7% |
| Less than 2.0 | 21 | 3% |
NATIONAL MERIT ACHIEVEMENTS
Class of 2026
- 58 Commended Scholars
- 20 National Merit Semifinalists
Class of 2025
- 52 Commended Scholars
- 15 National Merit Semifinalists
- 14 National Merit Finalists
Class 2024
- 33 Commended Scholars
- 20 National Merit Semifinalists
- 20 National Merit Finalists
Class of 2023
- 48 Commended Scholars
- 15 National Merit Semifinalists
- 12 Finalists
Academic Honors
Skyline High School realizes that equity among all students is a necessary practice that needs to be emphasized more. We no longer rank students within the Issaquah School District in hopes we can demonstrate to students and families that we support the holistic view of students and encourage them to fulfill a variety of personal and academic areas for growth.
GRADUATES - Class of 2025
The Class of 2025 indicated the following post high school plans:
| Four Year College | 83.4% |
| Community/Technical College | 12.8% |
| Military | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.6% |
MEAN SAT AND ACT SCORES
| Test | SHS | NATIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ERW | 645 | 519 |
| SAT Math | 638 | 505 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 19.5 |
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
By emphasizing the dynamic combination of knowledge, skills, experience, and critical thinking, the Skyline High School International Baccalaureate program promotes academic achievement along with active and responsible citizenship. All 11th and 12th grade students are eligible and encouraged to enroll in IB classes. Students enrolled in IB courses may be IB Career, IB Course candidates, or IB Diploma candidates. The IB curriculum is divided into Higher Level courses (usually 2 years of study) and Standard Level (usually 1 year of study). To receive the full IB Diploma, students must pass examinations in 3 Higher and 3 Standard Level subjects, complete an Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge class, and complete the CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) program.
IB Course Offerings
- IB Biology I and II HL
- IB Business and Management SL & HL
- IB Chemistry SL & HL
- IB Computer Science SL & HL
- IB Economics SL
- IB Environmental Systems SL
- IB Film SL
- IB French SL & HL
- IB History SL & HL
- IB Japanese SL & HL
- IB Language and Literature I and II HL & SL
- IB Math SL I and II
- IB Math HL I and II
- IB Music SL
- IB Mandarin SL & HL
- IB Personal and Professional Skills
- IB Psychology SL
- IB Physics I and II HL
- IB Spanish SL & HL
- IB Sports and Exercise Science SL
- IB Theatre Arts SL & HL
- IB Theory of Knowledge I & II
- IB Visual Arts SL & HL
- IB World Religions SL
| Marking System | Point Value |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| A– | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B– | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C– | 1.7 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |