Serving 371 students in grades 9-12, Summit Public School: Tahoma ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Public School: Tahoma ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Public School: Tahoma's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summit Public School: Tahoma is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Summit Public School: Tahoma often compared to?
Summit Public School: Tahomais often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove High School, University Preparatory Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Public School: Tahoma?
The graduation rate of Summit Public School: Tahoma is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Summit Public School: Tahoma?
371 students attend Summit Public School: Tahoma.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Summit Public School: Tahoma students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Public School: Tahoma?
Summit Public School: Tahoma has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summit Public School: Tahoma offer ?
Summit Public School: Tahoma offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Summit Public School: Tahoma part of?
Summit Public School: Tahoma is part of Summit Public School: Tahoma School District.
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