Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Summit Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Charter's student population of 252 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Charter is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Charter's ranking?
Summit Charter is ranked #485 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Summit Charter often compared to?
Summit Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge School, Highlands School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Summit Charter?
252 students attend Summit Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Summit Charter students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Charter?
Summit Charter has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summit Charter offer ?
Summit Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Summit Charter part of?
Summit Charter is part of Summit Charter School District.
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