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12250 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619

Skyline High School is a public high school in Oakland California, USA. It's part of the Oakland Unified School District and they offer many opportunities for students to get involved with clubs like Model United Nations which will help them prepare for future careers as global leaders!

Skyline High School (SHS) is a public school in Oakland, California. SHS is known for its rigorous academics and strong arts programs. In fact the high school's mascot is the Trojan Horse - a symbol of strength and power that has been used by armies since ancient times. Students are encouraged to think critically about their education while also being given space to explore their passions through our many different artistic outlets.

 

History

A serene, 45-acre school in the Oakland hills is not only a place for learning but also nature lover's paradise. Skyline High has stunning views of San Francisco Bay Area and it was originally called Hill Area High School before two prominent people suggested renaming it after this iconic boulevard where construction on its began back in 1959 which now houses over 3200 students each year who graduate with knowledge beyond just academics.

The Greek House Theme

Skyline High School was a brand new school when they first adopted the Greek system. The student body voted to do so and were divided into five different groups, each named after one of their favorite houses- Delta Epsilon Phi Chi and Omega. These advisers will be able help you figure out which house fits who best with all your interests at heart too.

Skyline High School has a long tradition of Greek culture, and it is no surprise that the student body voted for "Titan" as their mascot. In regards to this mythological figure from ancient times who was both intelligent but also strong enough not only to rule his own kingdom but others too-Skyline students hope they can carry those qualities over into adulthood! The newspaper at Skyline is called "The Oracle", while yearbooks are entitled Olympian; so named after one such deity known best by its strength: Olympus Mons (Mountains), which stands tall nearly 5 miles above Level desert terrain near Ouray Colorado.

  • Learn about Greek culture and the history of the Skyline High School

  • Promote clubs, traditions, and other school events

  • Check out staff's work on Skyline's newspaper: The Oracle

  • Be a part of the school memory through yearbooks: Olympian

Skyline High School represents so much more than the Greeks. It's also about individuality and choice- Skyline was once a school where students could choose from various electives like auto shop, sewing class or home economics just to name some! Despite losing many programs over time though it still has its loyal following which holds out hope for what will come next at this great institution of learning.

Academics

At Skyline High School, there are four academies that students can choose from. Ninth grade is the time to decide on your future career path and apply for an academy of choice in order start at tenth grade with their same team teachers who will be teaching you across all core subjects until twelfth grades English/social studies as well as lab courses like math or science depending upon which select one! As if this wasn't enough reason alone why SKYLINE has become so popular among families looking into unique educational opportunities.

The Atlas Freshman House

Skyline High School is an innovative new school that just launched in 2009. They named their program Atlas, and it's a house system where freshmen get placed into teams based on mythological figures like the titans from Greek mythology who were known for making mankind stronger with metalworking skills such as forging metals or building weapons of war- this makes them perfect candidates to take care of our homework! There are four houses at Skyline High School: 

  • Gaia - the earth goddess 

  • Metis - smart woman whose wisdom helped her family survive because she knew when danger would come

  •  Prometheus  - forethought is a Titan god of fire 

  • Themis - Goddess of Wisdom

Athletic Program

Skyline High School's athletic program is a shining beacon for all students, giving them the opportunity to take part in complete team sports and individual events. The school participates as an Oakland Athletic League (OAL) member with CIF Oakland Section championships on their resume already!

Athletic opportunities aren't just about playing—they also include coaching classes that teach young coaches how they can be better leaders or give back by mentoring other aspiring athletes.

Skyline High School is a public school located in Oakland California. It's part of the Oakland Unified School District and offers many opportunities for students to get involved with clubs like Model United Nations which will help them prepare for future careers as global leaders! At Skyline, there are four academies that students can choose from during their ninth grade year before beginning tenth grade. The athletic program at this high school is also one of its shining beacons, giving all student athletes the opportunity to compete on teams or just have an extracurricular activity they enjoy. For more information about what each academy has to offer visit their website https://www.ousd.org/skyline today!

By Basil D Soufi - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22023379

Oakland, California is blessed with some of the state’s most diverse and high-achieving high schools. Here’s a list of some of our favorites:

  • Oakland High School

  • Fremont High School

  • Oakland Charter High School

  • Oakland Technical High School

  • Castlemont High School

  • McClymonds High School

  • Holy Names High School

  • Skyline High School 

All of these wonderful high schools are located just a short distance from our historic location at 4226 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland! Stop by for a visit anytime!