Serving 81 students in grades 7-12, Summit High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Summit High School serves the entire district of Flagstaff, AZ, with an expansive attendance zone of approximately 4,427 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 59 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit High School's student population of 81 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Summit High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1602 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
56%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
10%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit High School's ranking?
Summit High School is ranked #1602 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit High School?
The graduation rate of Summit High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Summit High School?
81 students attend Summit High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Summit High School students are American Indian, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit High School?
Summit High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit High School offer ?
Summit High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit High School part of?
Summit High School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192).
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