Serving 296 students in grades 9-12, Summit Public School: Sierra ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Public School: Sierra ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Public School: Sierra's student population of 296 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Public School: Sierra ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Public School: Sierra is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#978 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
19%
25%
Black
33%
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Public School: Sierra's ranking?
Summit Public School: Sierra is ranked #978 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Summit Public School: Sierra often compared to?
Summit Public School: Sierrais often viewed alongside schools like Summit Public School: Atlas, Summit Public School: Olympus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Public School: Sierra?
The graduation rate of Summit Public School: Sierra is 80-84%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Summit Public School: Sierra?
296 students attend Summit Public School: Sierra.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Summit Public School: Sierra students are Black, 31% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Public School: Sierra?
Summit Public School: Sierra has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Summit Public School: Sierra offer ?
Summit Public School: Sierra offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Summit Public School: Sierra part of?
Summit Public School: Sierra is part of Summit Public School: Sierra School District.
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