Serving 643 students in grades 6-12, Summit Public School Denali ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Summit Public School Denali ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1283 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Summit Public School: Denali School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Public School Denali's ranking?
Summit Public School Denali is ranked #1283 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Public School Denali?
The graduation rate of Summit Public School Denali is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Summit Public School Denali?
643 students attend Summit Public School Denali.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Summit Public School Denali students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Public School Denali?
Summit Public School Denali has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summit Public School Denali offer ?
Summit Public School Denali offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Summit Public School Denali part of?
Summit Public School Denali is part of Summit Public School: Denali School District.
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