Is Summit Public School: Sierra a good school?

Summit Public School: Sierra ranks 130 th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Summit Public School: Sierra?

In the 2023-24 school year, 221 students attended Summit Public School: Sierra.

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

Students at Summit Public School: Sierra are 37% White, 30% African American, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% Not Specified, 3% Asian.

Summit Public School: Sierra

Summary:

Summit Public School: Sierra is a diverse public charter high school serving 235 students in grades 9-12 in Seattle, Washington. The school is part of the Seattle School District No. 1, which is ranked 39 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Summit Public School: Sierra stands out for its strong academic performance, with 72.09% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 44.19% proficient or better in Math, exceeding state averages. The school also maintains a high 95.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low 2.9% dropout rate and a student-teacher ratio of 13.8, indicating a more personalized learning environment compared to nearby schools like Cleveland High School STEM, Franklin High School, and Garfield High School.

While Summit Public School: Sierra's overall performance is impressive, the school's data also reveals some interesting insights. For example, the school's diverse student population, with 37.87% White, 30.64% African American, 11.91% Hispanic, and 3.4% Asian students, outperforms many nearby schools in terms of racial diversity. However, the school's performance on state assessments varies across different student subgroups, with White and male students tending to perform better than African American, Hispanic, and female students. These differences may be influenced by socioeconomic factors, as 35.74% of students at Summit Public School: Sierra receive free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1025 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 453-2520

District: Summit Public School: Sierra

SchoolDigger Rank:
130^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,414

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 221

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.7%

African American:

30.3%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Summit Public School: Sierra ranks better than 70.3% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Summit Public School: Sierra 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Summit Public School: Sierra is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.7%), African American (30.3%), Hispanic (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summit Public School: Sierra is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Summit Public School: Sierra employs 13.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summit Public School: Sierra is $17,414.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Summit Public School: Sierra:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Public School: Sierra 130^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Summit Public School: Sierra in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Summit Public School: Sierra:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Public School: Sierra 39^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Summit Public School: Sierra

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Rank History for all students at Summit Public School: Sierra

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	37.45	278^th	417	33.3%
2021	44.59	238^th	455	47.7%
2022	35.69	291^st	434	32.9%
2023	42.25	260^th	442	41.2%
2024	64.16	130^th	437	70.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	19.88	142^nd	163	12.9%
2021	31.95	140^th	195	28.2%
2022	9.79	172^nd	179	3.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Summit Public School: Sierra

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	76.95	11^th	69	84.1%
2021	65.96	22^nd	102	78.4%
2022	66.52	16^th	70	77.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	98.00	3^rd	128	97.7%
2021	76.93	20^th	212	90.6%
2022	35.48	89^th	130	31.5%
2023	72.57	24^th	110	78.2%
2024	82.84	13^th	110	88.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	29.14	261^st	344	24.1%
2021	37.25	257^th	392	34.4%
2022	17.21	335^th	370	9.5%
2023	9.89	352^nd	362	2.8%
2024	45.82	194^th	356	45.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Summit Public School: Sierra

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	33.02	256^th	358	28.5%
2021	34.25	258^th	390	33.8%
2022	32.14	256^th	368	30.4%
2023	22.82	284^th	357	20.4%
2024	31.24	253^rd	347	27.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Summit Public School: Sierra

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	40.99	217^th	355	38.9%
2021	54.23	158^th	395	60.0%
2022	38.02	226^th	363	37.7%
2023	50.08	175^th	358	51.1%
2024	72.66	75^th	362	79.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Summit Public School: Sierra

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	24.21	75^th	86	12.8%
2021	32.86	81^st	111	27.0%
2022	22.40	73^rd	89	18.0%
2023	9.82	76^th	78	2.6%
2024	44.93	42^nd	70	40.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Summit Public School: Sierra

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.69	187^th	278	32.7%
2022	48.89	118^th	261	54.8%

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Rank History for White students at Summit Public School: Sierra

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	79.26	59^th	382	84.6%
2021	80.24	60^th	413	85.5%
2022	70.43	106^th	390	72.8%
2023	80.65	56^th	379	85.2%
2024	81.38	51^st	374	86.4%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent 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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Summit Public School: Sierra

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2016	25	40	23	13	0	0	10	0	111
2017	46	81	27	12	3	0	21	0	190
2018	78	121	31	26	5	0	36	0	297
2019	116	127	33	41	0	1	53	0	371
2020	109	114	25	43	0	2	51	0	344
2021	120	124	14	56	0	1	50	0	365
2022	92	98	9	54	1	0	39	3	296
2023	89	72	8	28	1	0	28	9	235
2024	81	67	7	33	1	0	24	8	221

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 Public School: Sierra

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	111	6.0	18.5	48.6
2017	190	11.0	17.2	40.5
2018	297	2.0	148.5	31.6
2019	371	23.0	16.1	36.9
2020	344	22.0	15.6	33.4
2021	365	23.0	15.8	32.1
2022	296	23.0	12.8	30.4
2023	235	17.0	13.8	35.7
2024	221	13.2	16.7	44.3

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: Sierra

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	111	6.0	18.5	48.6
2017	190	11.0	17.2	40.5
2018	297	2.0	148.5	31.6
2019	371	23.0	16.1	36.9
2020	344	22.0	15.6	33.4
2021	365	23.0	15.8	32.1
2022	296	23.0	12.8	30.4
2023	235	17.0	13.8	35.7
2024	221	13.2	16.7	44.3

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.

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