Summit Charter Academy serves 2,295 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Summit Charter Academy's student population of 2,295 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summit Charter Academy is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Summit Charter Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Summit Charter Academy?
2,295 students attend Summit Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Summit Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Charter Academy?
Summit Charter Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summit Charter Academy offer ?
Summit Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Summit Charter Academy part of?
Summit Charter Academy is part of Burton Elementary School District.
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