Skyline High School (Michigan)

Skyline High School is a comprehensive public high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school opened in Fall 2008 with the intention to relieve overcrowding of the two existing high schools, Huron High School and Pioneer High School.

Skyline High School
Location
2250 North Maple Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103

United States
Coordinates42°18′18″N 83°46′40″W
Information
School typeComprehensive Public High School
MottoAgile Minds. Big Hearts. Deep Questions.
EstablishedSeptember 2, 2008 (2008-09-02)
School districtAnn Arbor Public Schools
SuperintendentJeanice K. Swift
CEEB code230089
NCES School ID260282007761[1]
PrincipalCory McElmeel
Faculty82.68 (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,451 (2018-19)[2]
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Columbia blue and White   
MascotEagles
NewspaperThe Skybox
Feeder schoolsForsythe Middle School, Clague Middle School
WebsiteSchool website
Skyline High School Entrance

History

Skyline High School opened in Fall 2008 as the third primary high school and fifth total high school in the Ann Arbor Public Schools system. Construction on the new school began in April 2005 following the approval of a $240 million bond in June 2004. As construction was beginning, a population of silvery salamanders was found on the site.[3] A lawsuit was filed to block construction on the site due to the salamanders' presence, but the lawsuit was dropped the following month and construction was allowed to continue.[4] As a result of the salamanders' presence, 57 of the 109 acres of the school's property were set aside as a wildlife preserve.[5]

Athletics

Skyline High School is a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). They are part of the Southeastern Conference ("SEC") in the Red division.[6] Skyline High School has teams in the following sports: football, cross country, cheer, swim & dive, soccer, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, water polo, lacrosse, tennis, track, softball and baseball.[7]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Skyline High School (260282007761)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
  2. "Skyline High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  3. "Natural Area Preservation News" (PDF). A2Gov. Summer 2007. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  4. "Timeline of Events". MLive. March 25, 2007. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  5. "Opening Up: Ann Arbor Skyline High becomes a school". MLive. April 24, 2008. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  6. "League Membership: Southeastern Conference". MHSAA. 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  7. "Skyline High School". Skyline High School. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
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