Summit High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Summit, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Summit Public Schools.
Serving 1,176 students in grades 9-12, Summit High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- 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 1,176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
1888
Colors
White, Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Summit High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 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
#103 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
24%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
58%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit High School's ranking?
Summit High School is ranked #103 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Summit High School?
1,176 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, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
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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