Summit View Independent Study
Summit View Independent Study serves 911 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Summit View Independent Study placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit View Independent Study's student population of 911 students has grown by 270% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
911 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit View Independent Study is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Summit View Independent Study is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9161 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
26%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit View Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Summit View Independent Study is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Summit View Independent Study?
911 students attend Summit View Independent Study.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
62% of Summit View Independent Study students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit View Independent Study?
Summit View Independent Study has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Summit View Independent Study offer ?
Summit View Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar
View the Summit View Independent Study yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Martin Luther King's Day - School Closed
January 16, 2023 (Monday)
Lincoln's Day Observed - School Closed
February 17, 2023 (Friday)
President's Day Observed - School Closed
February 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day for Elem/MS/HS Teachers
May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)
Memorial Day - School Closed
May 29, 2023 (Monday)
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