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Summary:

Summit Charter is a public charter school located in Cashiers, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

Summit Charter's strong academic performance is evident in its impressive proficiency rates. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 81.3%, compared to the state average of 62.7%. Similarly, the school's 8th-grade science proficiency rate was 72.7%, outpacing the state average of 70.1%. Over the past three school years, Summit Charter has shown steady improvement, with many grade levels and subject areas seeing an increase in proficiency rates, such as the 3rd-grade reading proficiency rate increasing from 51.9% in 2021-2022 to 75% in 2023-2024.

Compared to the nearby Highlands School, which is also part of the Macon County Schools district, Summit Charter generally outperforms Highlands School in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. This suggests that Summit Charter is providing a high-quality education to its students, and it could be a valuable educational option for families in the Cashiers area.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 370 Mitten Lane
       Cashiers, NC  28717

(828) 743-5755

District: Summit Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
434th of 1,505 North Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.7%
Hispanic:
20.5%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Summit Charter ranks better than 71.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.64. (See more...)
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Compare Details Summit Charter ranks better than 78.8% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.09. (See more...)
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Compare Details Summit Charter ranks better than 61.6% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.7%), Hispanic (20.5%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summit Charter is 14.3. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Summit Charter 434th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Summit Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Summit Charter 168th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Summit Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Summit Charter 246th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Summit Charter in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Summit Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.11 144th 1276 88.7%
2007 77.28 216th 1293 83.3%
2008 78.39 215th 1324 83.8%
2009 76.76 262nd 1354 80.6%
2010 78.69 223rd 1363 83.6%
2011 81.72 171st 1381 87.6%
2012 77.52 252nd 1388 81.8%
2013 80.01 228th 1403 83.7%
2014 72.56 350th 1390 74.8%
2015 69.31 428th 1440 70.3%
2016 56.48 612th 1425 57.1%
2017 58.88 596th 1429 58.3%
2018 71.38 375th 1434 73.8%
2019 64.27 501st 1473 66.0%
2021 73.25 345th 1489 76.8%
2022 71.83 374th 1514 75.3%
2023 78.62 260th 1502 82.7%
2024 68.64 434th 1505 71.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.24 321st 1405 77.2%
2019 65.88 454th 1424 68.1%
2021 82.58 190th 1440 86.8%
2022 71.11 355th 1458 75.7%
2023 70.74 376th 1459 74.2%
2024 65.82 444th 1455 69.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.13 490th 1413 65.3%
2019 59.32 560th 1430 60.8%
2021 64.65 471st 1444 67.4%
2022 65.49 463rd 1464 68.4%
2023 77.57 262nd 1461 82.1%
2024 60.93 548th 1464 62.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.23 468th 1178 60.3%
2019 50.20 606th 1183 48.8%
2021 75.10 249th 1172 78.8%
2022 64.34 387th 1194 67.6%
2023 68.29 339th 1183 71.3%
2024 57.74 487th 1166 58.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Summit Charter

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Rank History for all middle school students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.23 49th 598 91.8%
2007 81.96 54th 606 91.1%
2008 80.73 86th 620 86.1%
2009 79.54 101st 630 84.0%
2010 77.98 111th 640 82.7%
2011 83.30 48th 648 92.6%
2012 81.51 74th 662 88.8%
2013 87.94 62nd 673 90.8%
2014 86.29 66th 627 89.5%
2015 88.69 57th 705 91.9%
2016 60.15 273rd 692 60.5%
2017 50.04 365th 694 47.4%
2018 53.46 340th 691 50.8%
2019 65.05 245th 737 66.8%
2021 76.76 158th 741 78.7%
2022 60.22 290th 786 63.1%
2023 80.90 132nd 784 83.2%
2024 75.09 168th 793 78.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.34 466th 743 37.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.19 340th 656 48.2%
2019 64.56 229th 684 66.5%
2021 76.78 141st 706 80.0%
2023 83.26 99th 731 86.5%
2024 78.38 140th 738 81.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.22 395th 665 40.6%
2022 56.70 301st 748 59.8%
2023 76.43 155th 747 79.3%
2024 62.39 251st 751 66.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.97 449th 564 20.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.33 424th 596 28.9%
2019 49.90 316th 624 49.4%
2021 65.20 194th 632 69.3%
2022 54.26 285th 658 56.7%
2023 79.73 121st 656 81.6%
2024 75.63 143rd 652 78.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Summit Charter

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Rank History for all high school students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.91 505th 621 18.7%
2023 28.06 451st 626 28.0%
2024 57.62 246th 640 61.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.19 383rd 588 34.9%
2024 43.86 329th 602 45.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Summit Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.75 358th 439 18.5%
2022 19.56 455th 534 14.8%
2023 15.82 483rd 537 10.1%
2024 34.16 384th 553 30.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Summit Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 122 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1999 164 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2000 149 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2001 169 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2002 167 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2003 167 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2004 169 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2005 172 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2006 166 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2007 163 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 1 171
2008 155 1 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2009 153 1 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2010 166 1 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2011 168 2 1 14 0 0 1 0 186
2012 185 1 1 17 0 0 1 0 205
2013 178 1 1 15 0 0 1 0 196
2014 175 3 1 16 1 0 2 0 198
2015 171 3 3 18 1 0 1 0 197
2016 170 2 3 21 1 0 3 0 200
2017 199 2 2 29 1 0 3 0 236
2018 199 1 0 37 1 0 4 0 242
2019 188 0 0 44 0 0 6 0 238
2020 176 0 1 45 0 1 12 0 235
2021 182 0 1 45 0 0 11 0 239
2022 189 0 1 54 1 0 7 0 252
2023 221 0 1 60 1 0 9 0 292

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 Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 126 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 169 10.0 16.9 n/a
2000 151 10.0 15.1 n/a
2001 173 10.0 17.3 n/a
2002 171 10.0 17.1 0
2003 171 10.0 17.1 0
2004 174 10.0 17.4 0
2005 178 10.0 17.8 n/a
2006 172 10.0 17.2 n/a
2007 171 n/a n/a n/a
2008 164 13.0 12.6 n/a
2009 166 12.0 13.8 n/a
2010 181 15.0 12.0 n/a
2011 186 15.7 11.8 0
2012 205 14.8 13.7 16.1
2013 196 15.0 13.0 24.5
2014 198 15.9 12.4 20.2
2015 197 16.0 12.3 8.1
2016 200 14.0 14.2 19
2017 236 18.1 13.0 13.6
2018 242 17.4 13.8 3.3
2019 238 22.8 10.3 6.7
2020 235 20.1 11.6 n/a
2021 239 19.2 12.4 n/a
2022 252 21.7 11.5 n/a
2023 292 20.3 14.3 n/a

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 Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 126 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 169 10.0 16.9 n/a
2000 151 10.0 15.1 n/a
2001 173 10.0 17.3 n/a
2002 171 10.0 17.1 0
2003 171 10.0 17.1 0
2004 174 10.0 17.4 0
2005 178 10.0 17.8 n/a
2006 172 10.0 17.2 n/a
2007 171 n/a n/a n/a
2008 164 13.0 12.6 n/a
2009 166 12.0 13.8 n/a
2010 181 15.0 12.0 n/a
2011 186 15.7 11.8 0
2012 205 14.8 13.7 16.1
2013 196 15.0 13.0 24.5
2014 198 15.9 12.4 20.2
2015 197 16.0 12.3 8.1
2016 200 14.0 14.2 19
2017 236 18.1 13.0 13.6
2018 242 17.4 13.8 3.3
2019 238 22.8 10.3 6.7
2020 235 20.1 11.6 n/a
2021 239 19.2 12.4 n/a
2022 252 21.7 11.5 n/a
2023 292 20.3 14.3 n/a

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 Charter

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 501st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 260th of 1502 Elementary schools
 16.7%
Ranks 245th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 132nd of 784 Middle schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Summit Charter)59.363.3
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Summit Charter)59.350
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Summit Charter)7671
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Summit Charter)7277.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Summit Charter)68.273.9
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Summit Charter)72.760.9
 11.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Summit Charter)72.773.9
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Summit Charter)52.475
 22.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Summit Charter)61.971.9
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Summit Charter)6058.1
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Summit Charter)8461.3
 22.7%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Summit Charter)47.863.6
 15.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Summit Charter)60.959.1
 1.8%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Summit Charter)95.686.4
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%
End of Course Math I (Summit Charter)54.525
 29.5%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students238292
 22.7%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic4460
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White188221
 17.6%
Two or More Races69
 50%

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Students at Summit Charter are 76% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Summit Charter ranks 434th of 1505 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 292 students attended Summit Charter.


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