Serving 1,198 students in grades 9-12, Summit High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Summit High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Summit, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Summit High School's student population of 1,198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,198 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1888
School Rankings
Summit High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit High School's ranking?
Summit High School is ranked #196 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Summit High School often compared to?
Summit High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Providence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit High School?
The graduation rate of Summit High School is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Summit High School?
1,198 students attend Summit High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Summit High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit High School?
Summit High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Summit High School offer ?
Summit High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit High School part of?
Summit High School is part of Summit Public School District.
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