Is Summit High (Continuation) a good school?

Summit High (Continuation) ranks in the bottom 21.9% of California high schools.

How many students attend Summit High (Continuation)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended Summit High (Continuation).

What is the racial makeup of Summit High (Continuation)?

Students at Summit High (Continuation) are 78% Hispanic, 16% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Summit High (Continuation)

Summary:

Summit High (Continuation) is a public high school located in La Quinta, California, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 199 students. It is part of the Desert Sands Unified School District, which is ranked 1011 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Summit High (Continuation) faces significant challenges in supporting student success, as evidenced by its low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and fluctuating graduation and dropout rates. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of California high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 4-year graduation rate improved from 43.8% in 2019-2020 to 88.4% in 2022-2023, but the dropout rate remains high, ranging from 5.3% to 34.9% during the same period. Additionally, Summit High (Continuation) has an exceptionally high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 59.9% to 81.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to other continuation high schools in the area, such as Desert Sands A.T.L.A.S. and Amistad High (Continuation), Summit High (Continuation) performs similarly in terms of low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and high rates of free/reduced-price lunch recipients. The performance gap between Summit High (Continuation) and the nearby comprehensive high schools, such as Indio High, Shadow Hills High, and La Quinta High, is significant, with these schools consistently outperforming Summit High (Continuation) on academic measures, graduation rates, and attendance.

Detail:

Public 10-12

43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253-8170

(760) 238-9760

District: Desert Sands Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1814^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,758

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.9%

White:

16.1%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Summit High (Continuation) ranks worse than 78.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked high schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Summit High (Continuation) 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.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summit High (Continuation) is $11,758, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 high schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Summit High (Continuation) 1814^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Summit High (Continuation) in the ranking list.)

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Desert Sands Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Sands Unified 1011^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Summit High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2008	4.77	1953^rd	2117	7.7%
2009	45.04	882^nd	2238	60.6%
2010	19.47	1634^th	2281	28.4%
2011	31.17	1276^th	2367	46.1%
2012	37.16	1119^th	2354	52.5%
2013	30.06	1320^th	2426	45.6%
2015	14.45	1614^th	1994	19.1%
2016	18.68	1543^rd	2039	24.3%
2017	18.93	1525^th	2021	24.5%
2018	22.46	1471^st	2017	27.1%
2019	22.06	1570^th	2133	26.4%
2021	13.05	1110^th	1290	14.0%
2022	17.53	1719^th	2123	19.0%
2023	14.32	1859^th	2348	20.8%
2024	14.93	1814^th	2323	21.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Summit High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.40	739^th	938	21.2%
2019	46.83	332^nd	941	64.7%
2022	27.15	945^th	1044	9.5%
2023	29.64	827^th	1323	37.5%
2024	31.96	755^th	1350	44.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Summit High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.68	869^th	1534	43.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	22.19	1371^st	1862	26.4%
2019	18.60	1521^st	1937	21.5%
2021	17.27	923^rd	1126	18.0%
2022	23.90	1466^th	1943	24.5%
2023	14.59	1801^st	2247	19.8%
2024	15.59	1766^th	2235	21.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Summit High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	15.92	1426^th	1760	19.0%
2019	15.48	1523^rd	1833	16.9%
2021	10.82	956^th	1054	9.3%
2022	13.31	1638^th	1858	11.8%
2023	14.97	1727^th	2118	18.5%
2024	17.13	1656^th	2098	21.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Summit High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	24.78	1313^th	1834	28.4%
2019	24.83	1357^th	1880	27.8%
2021	11.70	992^nd	1122	11.6%
2022	18.61	1539^th	1916	19.7%
2023	12.19	1834^th	2207	16.9%
2024	12.29	1801^st	2172	17.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Summit High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	22.96	1279^th	1742	26.6%
2019	22.41	1370^th	1814	24.5%
2022	18.80	1517^th	1861	18.5%
2023	15.91	1688^th	2142	21.2%
2024	15.92	1676^th	2125	21.1%

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Rank History for White students at Summit High (Continuation)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	11.52	1018^th	1173	13.2%
2019	16.09	1036^th	1222	15.2%
2022	14.60	1043^rd	1204	13.4%
2023	7.83	1275^th	1434	11.1%
2024	3.21	1346^th	1406	4.3%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	74	9	5	143	3	n/a	n/a	234
2009	92	11	2	212	2	0	5	324
2010	79	8	6	214	1	0	2	310
2011	56	8	7	184	1	0	2	258
2012	72	9	4	253	0	0	0	338
2013	88	10	2	248	1	0	3	352
2014	72	8	1	262	2	1	2	348
2015	71	6	2	238	0	0	1	318
2016	60	5	0	217	0	0	3	285
2017	66	8	2	213	2	0	4	295
2018	58	7	2	219	2	0	4	292
2019	53	9	4	229	1	1	7	304
2020	39	8	6	219	0	2	4	278
2021	25	1	2	176	1	0	6	211
2022	26	2	1	128	0	0	2	159
2023	32	2	2	155	1	0	7	199

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 High (Continuation)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	234	11.9	19.7	32.5
2009	324	12.7	21.9	34.9
2010	310	10.5	29.5	42.6
2011	258	n/a	n/a	44.6
2012	338	13.0	26.0	n/a
2013	352	14.0	25.1	70.7
2014	348	14.2	24.3	47.7
2015	318	14.0	22.7	66
2016	285	14.0	20.3	70.9
2017	295	13.2	22.3	65.1
2018	292	12.3	23.7	73.6
2019	304	12.3	24.7	70.1
2020	278	n/a	n/a	70.9
2021	211	10.1	20.8	74.4
2022	159	11.1	14.3	74.2
2023	199	12.0	16.5	79.9

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.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	234	11.9	19.7	32.5
2009	324	12.7	21.9	34.9
2010	310	10.5	29.5	42.6
2011	258	n/a	n/a	44.6
2012	338	13.0	26.0	n/a
2013	352	14.0	25.1	70.7
2014	348	14.2	24.3	47.7
2015	318	14.0	22.7	66
2016	285	14.0	20.3	70.9
2017	295	13.2	22.3	65.1
2018	292	12.3	23.7	73.6
2019	304	12.3	24.7	70.1
2020	278	n/a	n/a	70.9
2021	211	10.1	20.8	74.4
2022	159	11.1	14.3	74.2
2023	199	12.0	16.5	79.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Summit High (Continuation)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,758

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Summit High (Continuation)

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1570^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1859^th of 2348 High schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Summit High (Continuation))	40.2	22.5	17.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Desert Sands Unified)	52.3	50.6	1.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Summit High (Continuation))	0.8	3.6	2.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Desert Sands Unified)	21.8	18	3.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Summit High (Continuation))	3.3	5.5	2.3%
11th Grade Science (Desert Sands Unified)	22.8	26.8	4.1%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	304	199	34.5%
African American	9	2	77.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	229	155	32.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	53	32	39.6%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.1%	79.9%	9.8%

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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 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Summit High (Continuation)	Public	10-12	43-330 Palm Royale Dr.	La Quinta	92253	Riverside County	Desert Sands Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 238-9760	199	12	16.5	79.9%	32 (16.1%)	2 (1.0%)	155 (77.9%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	14.9	1814^th of 2323 public high schools	21.9%		14.3	1859^th of 2348 public high schools	20.8%	45		5.2		6.9	25.8	25.8	3.1	3.1	$11,758
La Quinta High	Public	9-12	79-255 Blackhawk Way	La Quinta	92253	Riverside County	Desert Sands Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 772-4150	2,500	101	24.7	73.6%	401 (16.0%)	44 (1.8%)	1,894 (75.8%)	75 (3.0%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (3.1%)	58.9	663^rd of 2323 public high schools	71.5%		65.3	555^th of 2348 public high schools	76.4%	108		27.9		28.0	64.9	64.9	23.7	23.7	$7,872
Shadow Hills High	Public	9-12	39-225 Jefferson St.	Indio	92201	Riverside County	Desert Sands Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 393-5400	1,751	78	22.5	76.6%	165 (9.4%)	20 (1.1%)	1,473 (84.1%)	17 (1.0%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (3.9%)	40.6	1116^th of 2323 public high schools	52.0%		39.7	1149^th of 2348 public high schools	51.1%	33		23.4		23.4	47.6	47.6	12.9	12.9	$8,670
Palm Desert High	Public	9-12	74-910 Aztec Rd.	Palm Desert	92260	Riverside County	Desert Sands Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 862-4300	2,050	85	24.1	57.3%	755 (36.8%)	41 (2.0%)	1,010 (49.3%)	150 (7.3%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	90 (4.4%)	81.3	311^th of 2323 public high schools	86.6%		76.9	384^th of 2348 public high schools	83.6%	73		46.5		45.8	71.6	71.6	39.5	39.5	$8,348
Indio High	Public	9-12	81-750 Avenue 46	Indio	92201	Riverside County	Desert Sands Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 775-3550	2,143	84	25.4	91.8%	57 (2.7%)	25 (1.2%)	2,003 (93.5%)	16 (0.7%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (1.7%)	26.4	1514^th of 2323 public high schools	34.8%		23.5	1602^nd of 2348 public high schools	31.8%	88		16.5	0.0	16.1	35.9	35.9	7.3	7.3	$8,860
Desert Sands A.T.L.A.S.	Public	12	83-391 Dillon Ave	Indio	92201	Riverside County	Desert Sands Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 775-3810	64	4	15.6	31.3%	12 (18.8%)	3 (4.7%)	46 (71.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)								(n/a)
Amistad High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	83-501 Dillon Ave.	Indio	92201	Riverside County	Desert Sands Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 775-3570	209	15	13.8	94.7%	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	193 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.2%)	7.9	2181^st of 2323 public high schools	6.1%		8.9	2138^th of 2348 public high schools	8.9%	43		2.0	0.0	1.8	6.5	6.5	0.0	0.0	$19,790
NOVA Academy - Coachella	Public, Charter	9-12	52-780 Frederick St.	Coachella	92236	Riverside County	NOVA Academy - Coachella District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 569-0948	231	11	20.1	91.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	229 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44	1025^th of 2323 public high schools	55.9%		52.6	808^th of 2348 public high schools	65.6%	217	25.0	15.8	28.0	23.5	51.6	51.6	12.5	12.5
Coachella Valley High	Public	9-12	83-800 Airport Blvd.	Thermal	92274	Riverside County	Coachella Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 399-5183	2,657	126	21.0	87.7%	11 (0.4%)	6 (0.2%)	2,621 (98.6%)	3 (0.1%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	5 (0.2%)	25.1	1550^th of 2323 public high schools	33.3%		23.4	1609^th of 2348 public high schools	31.5%	59		4.0	7.1	7.0	36.5	36.5	10.3	10.3	$13,320
Rancho Mirage High	Public	9-12	31001 Rattler Rd.	Rancho Mirage	92270	Riverside County	Palm Springs Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 202-6455	1,491	69	21.7	97.1%	139 (9.3%)	35 (2.3%)	1,213 (81.4%)	51 (3.4%)	9 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	41 (2.7%)	44.2	1019^th of 2323 public high schools	56.1%		46.9	942^nd of 2348 public high schools	59.9%	77			17.4	17.4	52.4	52.4	17.0	17.0	$13,652

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