Skyline High School (Oakland, California)

For the 2014-2015 school year, the principal was Vinh Trinh. In July 2015, it was announced that Trinh was resigning. The interim principal as of August 2015 is Claude Jenkins. The 2017-18 school year will see Nancy Bloom as the head principal, with Christina Macalino serving as the 9th Grade Atlas/Small Learning Communities principal. Skyline High School students get assigned an Atlas "House" in 9th grade, A cohort to prepare for their 10th grade year, where they will choose a Linked Learning Pathway. Pathways are "schools within a school" centered on career fields. Ninth grade students apply to the pathway of their choice in the spring semester. Students study with the same team of teachers and group of students from 10th to 12th grades in their English/social studies and many other courses. The pathways include Arts, Entertainment, and Design (AED), Community Health & Education (CHED), and Green Energy. Depending on the academy of choice, Students can take advantage of internships and paid summer jobs in their fields. ==Location==

Skyline High School is located on a campus at the crest of the Oakland hills. The school is near the Redwood Regional Park and has a panoramic view of the San Francisco Bay Area. The school is located in a residential neighborhood away from commercial venues. ==Shootings==

On the 5th of September 2023, a report of shots fired had been reported to the Oakland Police Department (OPD) at 11:30. The school was placed into lockdown, and officers from the OPD were sent to investigate, accompanied by the California Highway Patrol and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting resulted in no injuries but 3 arrests - with all 3 suspects being juveniles, and two firearms being recovered. Eyewitness reports claim the gunfire had occurred as a result of a student losing a dice game. In a separate incident in May 2024, at around 19:45, a graduation was interrupted by another shooting, this time wounding three students. OPD reports that the shooting had occurred as a result of a fight between students. One person was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. On November 12, 2025, a 15-year-old student was shot at Skyline High. Two suspects were arrested. ==The Atlas Freshman House==

In 2009, Skyline launched Atlas, a program for freshmen. In the Atlas system, each ninth grader is placed in a team named after a mythological figure represented by Skyline's mascot, the Titan. Atlas is the Titan who carries the heavens on his shoulders, so giving his name to the freshman house symbolizes a commitment to building a strong foundation for a new Skyline. Each ninth grader shares the same four teachers for Math, Social Studies, English, and Science. This provides teachers with a greater opportunity to intercommunicate about the students' social and academic development. Freshmen can take an "Advisory" period during which they receive lessons in academic and career planning, study skills, interpersonal development and citizenship. With each teacher serving as an advisor for 25 students, the Atlas system allows for greater connection between teachers, students, and families. As one teacher stated, "No one falls through the cracks." ==Demographics==

Skyline High School's first graduating class was the Class of 1962. At that time, the student body was predominantly White. The school's demographics have changed over the years. In 2024-2025 Skyline had over 1,250 students with an approximate demographic distribution of: • 39.8% Hispanic American • 20.6% African American • 13.3% White American • 12.4% Asian American • 12.0% mixed race • 1.4% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders • 0.6% Not Specified • 0.2% Native American ==Notable alumni==

;Entertainment • Del the Funky Homosapien – rapper of the group Hieroglyphics • Brely Evans – actress, singer and comedian • Tom Hanks – Hollywood actor and two-time Academy Award-winner • John Landgraf - President of FX and television producer • Sunspot Jonz – founder of Mystik Journeymen and Living Legends • Kathreen Khavari – actress, writer and producer • Ledisi – singer, songwriter, actress, and author • Nnegest Likké – film writer and director • LaToya London – American Idol semifinalist, season 3 • Goapele Mohlabane – soul/R&B singer and songwriter • Carlos Ramirez – creator of the Trollface • E.C. Scott – electric blues singer, songwriter and record producer • DJ Toure – member of Hieroglyphics collective, record producer, DJ and drummer • Aaron Woolfolk – film director, screenwriter ;Athletics • C. W. Anderson – wrestler on Extreme Championship Wrestling • Davone Bess – NFL wide receiver • Will Blackwell – former NFL wide receiver for Pittsburgh Steelers; head coach of Skyline Football • Theotis Brown – NFL running back for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Kansas City Chiefs • Dwight Garner – NFL football player • Rod Gilmore – ESPN college football commentator & former Stanford football player • Marcus Jensen – former Major League Baseball catcher and gold medalist in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney • Brian Johnson – former Major League Baseball catcher • Bill Lester – Class of 1979, Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver • Gary Payton – former NBA point guard for the Seattle Supersonics • Bip Roberts (Leon Joseph Roberts) – former Major League Baseball All-Star second baseman • Kevin Smith – former NFL tight end for the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers • Paul F. Lorence – captain, U.S. Air Force; killed in action over Gulf of Sidra, Operation Eldorado Canyon, April 14–15, 1986 • Favianna Rodriguez – artist and activist • Libby Schaaf – politician and Former Mayor of Oakland ==See also==