Summit Academy

Summary:

Summit Academy is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Denver, Colorado, with a student population of 220 that is predominantly Hispanic (over 95%).

Summit Academy consistently performs significantly below state and district averages on standardized tests across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 12.7% of Summit Academy students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 40.7% for School District No. 1 and 44.1% for the state. In CMAS/Math, the proficiency rate was just 5.5% at Summit Academy, compared to 31.2% for the district and 34.2% for the state. Summit Academy has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (over 95%) and students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (over 90%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse racial/ethnic compositions.

Despite being a public school, Summit Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Colorado high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, placing it among the lowest-performing schools in the state. In comparison, DSST: College View High School, a public charter school, has significantly higher proficiency rates and a higher school ranking than Summit Academy, suggesting that the challenges faced by Summit Academy may be unique or more severe than those of its neighbors.

Detail:

Public 6-12

5590 W Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80227

(720) 424-2400

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
345^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,971

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 238

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.2%

White:

2.1%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Summit Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.88. (See more...)

Compare Details Summit Academy ranks worse than 98.9% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 33^rd among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Summit Academy 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.2%), White (2.1%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summit Academy is 11.3, which is the 15^th best among 36 high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summit Academy is $21,971, which is the 15^th highest among 36 high schools in the School District No. 1.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Summit Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Academy 345^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Summit Academy in the ranking list.)

School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Summit Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2014	2.88	456^th	461	1.1%

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

Rank History for Summit Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Summit Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2013	2.46	344^th	349	1.4%
2014	4.47	350^th	369	5.1%
2018	5.12	371^st	388	4.4%
2019	7.57	374^th	411	9.0%
2023	3.40	342^nd	349	2.0%
2024	4.14	345^th	349	1.1%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Summit Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.89	186^th	199	6.5%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Summit Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	9	7	0	114	1	0	0	131
2012	15	6	0	138	2	0	2	163
2013	15	5	0	200	2	1	1	224
2014	11	2	2	140	1	0	1	157
2015	15	11	2	230	1	0	4	263
2016	13	8	3	185	1	0	4	214
2017	15	2	5	210	0	0	1	233
2018	13	4	4	202	1	0	1	225
2019	13	4	1	203	0	0	1	222
2020	13	2	0	206	0	0	1	222
2021	10	4	0	209	0	0	1	224
2022	7	2	0	198	1	0	0	208
2023	8	0	0	211	1	0	0	220
2024	5	2	1	229	1	0	0	238

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	131	14.0	9.3	69.5
2012	163	16.9	9.5	59.5
2013	224	15.3	14.5	70.1
2014	157	19.7	7.9	77.7
2015	263	23.0	11.4	83.3
2016	214	24.0	8.9	82.7
2017	233	22.5	10.3	83.7
2018	225	21.9	10.2	84.4
2019	222	18.2	12.1	86
2020	222	21.1	10.5	88.7
2021	224	21.1	10.5	84.8
2022	208	20.6	10.0	85.1
2023	220	22.0	9.9	90
2024	238	21.0	11.3	87.8

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 Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	131	14.0	9.3	69.5
2012	163	16.9	9.5	59.5
2013	224	15.3	14.5	70.1
2014	157	19.7	7.9	77.7
2015	263	23.0	11.4	83.3
2016	214	24.0	8.9	82.7
2017	233	22.5	10.3	83.7
2018	225	21.9	10.2	84.4
2019	222	18.2	12.1	86
2020	222	21.1	10.5	88.7
2021	224	21.1	10.5	84.8
2022	208	20.6	10.0	85.1
2023	220	22.0	9.9	90
2024	238	21.0	11.3	87.8

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 Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,578
2020	$17,973
2021	$17,895
2022	$21,147
2023	$21,971

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Summit Academy

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 374^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 342^nd of 349 High schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Summit Academy)	6.6	13.1	6.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.8	40.3	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Summit Academy)	6.3	9.8	3.5%
All Grades Math (School District No. 1)	32.7	30.3	2.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	222	220	0.9%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	203	211	3.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	8	38.5%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86%	90%	4%

Schools Near Summit Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)			CMAS Math (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Summit Academy	Public	6-12	5590 W Evans Ave.	Denver	80227	Jefferson County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-2400	238	21	11.3	87.8%	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.8%)	229 (96.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.1	345^th of 349 public high schools	1.1%		3.4	342^nd of 349 public high schools	2.0%	3	12.0		24.0	12.0			11.5		12.7	5.5			$21,971
John F Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	2855 South Lamar Street	Denver	80227	Jefferson County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-4300	707	54	13.0	77.8%	73 (10.3%)	19 (2.7%)	550 (77.8%)	46 (6.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)	11.6	311^th of 349 public high schools	10.9%		12.2	306^th of 349 public high schools	12.3%	5	39.0	13.0	39.0	15.0	29.0	7.0						11.3	$20,473
Brady Exploration School	Public	9-12	5220 W. Ohio Avenue	Lakewood	80226	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-6722	338	15	22.2	71.9%	128 (37.9%)	12 (3.6%)	175 (51.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.0%)	5.1	340^th of 349 public high schools	2.6%					(n/a)	22.0				23.0								$17,693
Respect Academy	Public	9-12	2285 South Federal Blvd	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-5228	106	8	13.0	80.2%	6 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)													$22,417
Abraham Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	2285 South Federal Boulevard	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-5000	992	67	14.8	89.0%	40 (4.0%)	60 (6.0%)	854 (86.1%)	26 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.7%)	4.9	342^nd of 349 public high schools	2.0%		4	338^th of 349 public high schools	3.2%	4	16.0	4.0	31.0	8.0	13.0	5.0						2.3	$19,291
Excel Academy	Public	9-12	1825 S. Federal Blvd.	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-2250	264	13	20.8	84.5%	7 (2.7%)	8 (3.0%)	241 (91.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	0.8	349^th of 349 public high schools	0.0%		3.1	344^th of 349 public high schools	1.4%	5	12.0		20.0										$18,592
Alameda International Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1255 South Wadsworth Blvd	Lakewood	80232	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 982-8160	1,027	65	15.7	75.1%	128 (12.5%)	18 (1.8%)	790 (76.9%)	56 (5.5%)	10 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	23 (2.2%)	7.1	327^th of 349 public high schools	6.3%		6	332^nd of 349 public high schools	4.9%	5	36.0	10.0	33.0	7.0	18.0	3.0	16.6	22.4	19.4	2.6	8.1	7.2	$15,549
Rocky Mountain Prep SMART	Public, Charter	9-12	3201 W. Arizona Ave	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 962-9880	565	46	12.2	93.3%	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	525 (92.9%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	21.2	274^th of 349 public high schools	21.5%		9.3	316^th of 349 public high schools	9.5%	42	44.0	29.0	50.0	24.0	29.0	14.0						5.5	$16,411
DSST: College View High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3111 West Dartmouth Avenue	Denver	80236	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 524-6320	543	48	11.3	87.8%	15 (2.8%)	18 (3.3%)	463 (85.3%)	37 (6.8%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	34.9	221^st of 349 public high schools	36.7%		46.5	172^nd of 349 public high schools	50.7%	49	48.0	37.0	39.0	34.0	53.0	33.0						12.9	$17,105
New America School	Public, Charter	9-12	5806 W Alameda Ave	Lakewood	80226	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 894-3171	81	4	20.0	61.7%	7 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$15,282

Frequently Asked Questions about Summit Academy

What is the racial makeup of Summit Academy?

Students at Summit Academy are 96% Hispanic, 2% White.

Is Summit Academy a good school?

Summit Academy ranks in the bottom 1.1% of Colorado high schools.

How many students attend Summit Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 238 students attended Summit Academy.

What district is Summit Academy in?

School District No. 1

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