Below Average
#7512 of 9,539 schools in CA
Summit Public School K2
High School · Summit Public School K2 District · EL Cerrito, CA
A charter high school in EL Cerrito, CA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 Elm St., EL Cerrito, CA 94530
- Math 13% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Summit Public School K2 score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 26% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summit Public School K2 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Cerrito), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,731
Median home value
$1,097,300
Median rent
$2,434/mo
College educated
66.4%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 825 | Compare → |
| Arlington Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Invictus Academy of RichmondCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 389 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Summit Public School K2 District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Summit Public School K2 is listed in Summit Public School K2 District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Public School K2
Summit Public School K2 is a public high school in EL Cerrito, CA, part of Summit Public School K2 District, serving approximately 554 students in grades 7th-12th with a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,512 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Public School K2
What grades does Summit Public School K2 serve?
Summit Public School K2 serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Summit Public School K2?
Summit Public School K2 has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Public School K2?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Public School K2 is 26.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Public School K2 rank in CA?
Summit Public School K2 ranks #7,512 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Summit Public School K2's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Public School K2 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Summit Public School K2?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Public School K2 has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Summit Public School K2 a charter school?
Yes, Summit Public School K2 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Summit Public School K2 a Title I school?
No, Summit Public School K2 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Public School K2?
75.3% of students at Summit Public School K2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (510) 374-4093
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94530)
- 26,229
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94530; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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