Serving 167 students in grades 10-12, Summit High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit High (Continuation School)'s student population of 167 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Last Day of School
Tue. May 26, 2026
School Rankings
Summit High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit High (Continuation School) is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8636 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Summit High (Continuation School) is ranked #8636 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Summit High (Continuation School) is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Summit High (Continuation School)?
167 students attend Summit High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Summit High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit High (Continuation School)?
Summit High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summit High (Continuation School) offer ?
Summit High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Summit High (Continuation School) part of?
Summit High (Continuation School) is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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