Serving 95 students in grades 7-12, Summit High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit High School's student population of 95 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summit High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1602 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
58%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit High School's ranking?
Summit High School is ranked #1602 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit High School?
The graduation rate of Summit High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Summit High School?
95 students attend Summit High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Summit High School students are American Indian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit High School?
Summit High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit High School offer ?
Summit High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit High School part of?
Summit High School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192) School District.
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