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#854 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 47% in state
Summit Academy
High School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
5590 W EVANS AVE., Denver, CO 80227
- Math 5% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Summit Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 5% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Summit Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), 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
$88,796
Median home value
$535,000
Median rent
$1,786/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunsmiller Creative Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 789 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 707 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 992 | Compare → |
| Brady Exploration SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 338 | 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.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #109 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summit Academy is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Academy
Summit Academy is a public high school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 238 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #854 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Academy
What grades does Summit Academy serve?
Summit Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Summit Academy?
Summit Academy has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Academy rank in CO?
Summit Academy ranks #854 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Summit Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Is Summit Academy a charter school?
No, Summit Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summit Academy a Title I school?
No, Summit Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Academy?
87.8% of students at Summit Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.2%
- Phone
- (720) 424-2400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80227)
- 34,946
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 80227; 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, 2010-2025, multi-year average, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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