Summit High School
Tel:
(970) 368-1199
Summit High School serves 924 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Summit High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Summit High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Summit High School's student population of 924 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 924 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
Summit High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Summit High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #539 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 64% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Summit School District No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Summit High School is Snowy Peaks High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Summit Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Frisco Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Frisco Frisco Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 260 students
1.9 miles
800 8th Avenue
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1599 1.9 PK-5 260 - Frisco Summit Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 801 students
2.1 miles
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 668-5037 2.1 6-8 801 - Frisco Snowy Peaks High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 61 students
2.2 miles
158 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1108 2.2 9-12 61 - Dillon Summit Cove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 298 students
3.2 miles
0727 Cove Boulevard
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1799 3.2 PK-5 298 - Breckenridge Upper Blue Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 295 students
4.6 miles
1200 Airport Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1899 4.6 PK-5 295
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