Sierra Summit Academy (Closed 2012)

Sierra Summit Academy serves 36 students in grades 8-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
<50%
62%
(09-10)
<50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
11%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
8%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
78%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
(10-11)
60-79%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School District Name
Sierra Summit Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Summit Academy?
The graduation rate of Sierra Summit Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%.
How many students attend Sierra Summit Academy?
36 students attend Sierra Summit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sierra Summit Academy students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sierra Summit Academy offer ?
Sierra Summit Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Sierra Summit Academy part of?
Sierra Summit Academy is part of Sierra Summit Academy School District.

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