Serving 1,123 students in grades 9-12, Summit High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,123 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit High School's student population of 1,123 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Tigers
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Colors
White, Green, Yellow
School Rankings
Summit High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit High School's ranking?
Summit High School is ranked #579 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Summit High School often compared to?
Summit High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High School, Summit Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit High School?
The graduation rate of Summit High School is 89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Summit High School?
1,123 students attend Summit High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Summit High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit High School?
Summit High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summit High School offer ?
Summit High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit High School part of?
Summit High School is part of Summit School District No. Re 1.
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