Summit Public School: Tahoma

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Summit Public School: Tahoma ranks 300 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Summit Public School: Tahoma is a high-performing public charter school serving 314 students in grades 9-12 in San Jose, California. This school is part of the Summit Public School: Tahoma District, which is ranked 144 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Summit Public School: Tahoma consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 74.49% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 48.98% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 55.73% and 27.9%, respectively. The school also boasts an impressive 4-year graduation rate of 94.1% in 2022-2023 and 95.1% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking 180 out of 2,172 California high schools for male students and 31 out of 1,534 for special education students, both rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

While Summit Public School: Tahoma's chronic absenteeism rate of 30.3% in 2022-2023 is higher than the state average, it is still significantly lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Liberty Alternative (65.1%) and Calero High (60.5%). The school's consistent improvement, from a 3-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 4-star rating in the most recent years, suggests it is continuously working to enhance the quality of education it provides. However, when compared to other high-performing schools in the area, such as Leland High and Santa Teresa High, Summit Public School: Tahoma still has room for improvement, particularly in mathematics and science proficiency.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123-2048

(408) 729-1981

District: Summit Public School: Tahoma District

SchoolDigger Rank:
300^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.1%

White:

26.1%

Asian:

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Summit Public School: Tahoma ranks better than 87.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Summit Public School: Tahoma who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Summit Public School: Tahoma 300^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Summit Public School: Tahoma in the ranking list.)

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Summit Public School: Tahoma District:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Public School: Tahoma District 144^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Summit Public School: Tahoma

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Rank History for all students at Summit Public School: Tahoma

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	55.35	844^th	2133	60.4%
2022	80.28	371^st	2123	82.5%
2023	84.40	248^th	2348	89.4%
2024	81.67	300^th	2323	87.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Summit Public School: Tahoma

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.79	31^st	786	96.1%
2024	71.30	167^th	804	79.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Summit Public School: Tahoma

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.85	39^th	1547	97.5%
2024	93.93	31^st	1534	98.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit Public School: Tahoma

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	39.80	1167^th	1937	39.8%
2022	71.98	399^th	1943	79.5%
2023	66.31	491^st	2247	78.1%
2024	64.85	507^th	2235	77.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Summit Public School: Tahoma

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	57.59	685^th	1833	62.6%
2022	71.27	445^th	1858	76.0%
2023	78.80	318^th	2118	85.0%
2024	64.91	519^th	2098	75.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Summit Public School: Tahoma

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	80.46	134^th	1117	88.0%
2022	91.21	71^st	1161	93.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Summit Public School: Tahoma

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	48.76	892^nd	1880	52.6%
2022	82.40	284^th	1916	85.2%
2023	85.81	225^th	2207	89.8%
2024	87.80	180^th	2172	91.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Summit Public School: Tahoma

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	47.26	333^rd	581	42.7%
2023	71.04	220^th	731	69.9%
2024	57.24	340^th	712	52.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Summit Public School: Tahoma

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	46.33	970^th	1814	46.5%
2022	63.70	545^th	1861	70.7%
2023	70.66	408^th	2142	81.0%
2024	65.91	475^th	2125	77.6%

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Rank History for White students at Summit Public School: Tahoma

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	43.54	714^th	1222	41.6%
2022	84.25	144^th	1204	88.0%
2023	75.86	225^th	1434	84.3%
2024	79.41	171^st	1406	87.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Summit Public School: Tahoma

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	82	12	59	168	2	1	55	0	379
2020	77	10	54	158	1	0	40	0	340
2021	89	13	83	242	0	0	43	0	470
2022	79	12	56	182	0	0	36	6	371
2023	82	10	48	129	0	0	41	4	314

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Summit Public School: Tahoma

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	379	24.2	15.6	34.6
2020	340	n/a	n/a	29.7
2021	470	27.5	17.0	32.6
2022	371	25.2	14.6	25.9
2023	314	18.9	16.5	23.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Summit Public School: Tahoma

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	379	24.2	15.6	34.6
2020	340	n/a	n/a	29.7
2021	470	27.5	17.0	32.6
2022	371	25.2	14.6	25.9
2023	314	18.9	16.5	23.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Summit Public School: Tahoma

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 844^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 248^th of 2348 High schools	29%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Summit Public School: Tahoma)	62.5	65.3	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Summit Public School: Tahoma)	37.9	46	8%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Summit Public School: Tahoma)	5.4	47.4	42%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	379	314	17.2%
African American	12	10	16.7%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	59	48	18.6%
Hispanic	168	129	23.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	82	82
Two or More Races	55	41	25.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.6%	23.2%	11.3%

Schools Near Summit Public School: Tahoma

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Summit Public School: Tahoma	Public, Charter	9-12	285 Blossom Hill Rd.	San Jose	95123	Santa Clara County	Summit Public School: Tahoma District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 729-1981	314	19	16.5	23.2%	82 (26.1%)	10 (3.2%)	129 (41.1%)	48 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (13.1%)	81.7	300^th of 2323 public high schools	87.1%		84.4	248^th of 2348 public high schools	89.4%	52			33.9	33.9			74.5	74.5		49.0	49.0
Oak Grove High	Public	9-12	285 Blossom Hill Rd.	San Jose	95123	Santa Clara County	East Side Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 347-6500	1,522	67	22.6	39.9%	93 (6.1%)	58 (3.8%)	913 (60.0%)	376 (24.7%)	3 (0.2%)	13 (0.9%)	66 (4.3%)	59	661^st of 2323 public high schools	71.5%		62.8	601^st of 2348 public high schools	74.4%	60		35.1		35.1			55.3	55.3		23.5	23.5	$9,109
Calero High	Public	10-12	420 Calero Ave.	San Jose	95123	Santa Clara County	East Side Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 347-7600	179	9	19.3	42.5%	8 (4.5%)	3 (1.7%)	153 (85.5%)	11 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	7.8	2188^th of 2323 public high schools	5.8%		11.6	1968^th of 2348 public high schools	16.2%	220		0.0		0.0			10.5	10.5		0.0	0.0	$14,363
Santa Teresa High	Public	9-12	6150 Snell Rd.	San Jose	95123	Santa Clara County	East Side Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 347-6200	2,196	97	22.5	14.3%	424 (19.3%)	50 (2.3%)	883 (40.2%)	666 (30.3%)	2 (0.1%)	12 (0.5%)	155 (7.1%)	82.4	290^th of 2323 public high schools	87.5%		84.3	249^th of 2348 public high schools	89.4%	41		47.6	35.0	47.1			67.8	67.8		43.3	43.3	$8,454
Phoenix High	Public	11-12	6150 Snell Rd.	San Jose	95123	Santa Clara County	East Side Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 347-6291	80	4	19.5	41.3%	7 (8.8%)	2 (2.5%)	62 (77.5%)	6 (7.5%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25.4	1541^st of 2323 public high schools	33.7%		8.7	2154^th of 2348 public high schools	8.3%	613		23.5		30.4			18.8	18.8		0.0	0.0	$7,605
Gunderson High	Public	9-12	620 Gaundabert Ln.	San Jose	95136	Santa Clara County	San Jose Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 535-6340	921	47	19.6	53.5%	102 (11.1%)	44 (4.8%)	583 (63.3%)	139 (15.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.3%)	44.4	1013^th of 2323 public high schools	56.4%		50	867^th of 2348 public high schools	63.1%	146		31.6	5.2	23.7			49.1	49.1		16.8	16.8	$13,092
Liberty Alternative	Public	6-12	4849 Pearl Ave.	San Jose	95136	Santa Clara County	San Jose Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 535-6539	217	14	16.0	67.7%	25 (11.5%)	6 (2.8%)	166 (76.5%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.1%)	11.4	1928^th of 2323 public high schools	17.0%		16.8	1783^rd of 2348 public high schools	24.1%	145	0.0		6.6	5.2	18.2	0.0	15.1	13.0	0.0	1.2	0.9	$17,620
Leland High	Public	9-12	6677 Camden Ave.	San Jose	95120	Santa Clara County	San Jose Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 535-6290	1,593	56	28.2	10.5%	480 (30.1%)	12 (0.8%)	165 (10.4%)	780 (49.0%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	148 (9.3%)	97.5	41^st of 2323 public high schools	98.2%		97.7	40^th of 2348 public high schools	98.3%	1		72.0		70.4			85.7	85.7		69.9	69.9	$10,686
Andrew P. Hill High	Public	9-12	3200 Senter Rd.	San Jose	95111	Santa Clara County	East Side Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 347-4100	1,715	80	21.4	48.9%	34 (2.0%)	34 (2.0%)	1,076 (62.7%)	544 (31.7%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (1.3%)	42.1	1073^rd of 2323 public high schools	53.8%		39.7	1148^th of 2348 public high schools	51.1%	75		25.0	7.7	23.8			45.3	45.3		17.5	17.5	$8,935
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education	Public	11-12	760 Hillsdale Ave.	San Jose	95136	Santa Clara County	Metro Education	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(408) 723-6464	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Summit Public School: Tahoma

How many students attend Summit Public School: Tahoma?

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended Summit Public School: Tahoma.

Is Summit Public School: Tahoma a good school?

Summit Public School: Tahoma ranks 300^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Summit Public School: Tahoma in?

Summit Public School: Tahoma District

What is the racial makeup of Summit Public School: Tahoma?

Students at Summit Public School: Tahoma are 41% Hispanic, 26% White, 15% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Not Specified.

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