Summit Public School: Tahoma

Summit Public School: Tahoma is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of the Summit Public School: Tahoma District. The school serves approximately 427 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 23.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 90th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 45% proficiency in math, 13 points above the state average and 70% in reading/language arts, 19 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $136,364, where 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Summit Public School: Tahoma is 23.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Summit Public School: Tahoma is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.