Serving 208 students in grades 6-12, Summit Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Academy's student population of 208 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summit Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
95%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
3%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Academy's ranking?
Summit Academy is ranked #1448 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Summit Academy often compared to?
Summit Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Soar Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Academy?
The graduation rate of Summit Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Summit Academy?
208 students attend Summit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Summit Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Academy?
Summit Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summit Academy offer ?
Summit Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Summit Academy part of?
Summit Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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