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#741 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 41% in state

Summit High School

High School · Summit School District No. Re 1 · Frisco, CO

A Summit School District No. Re 1 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 7, Frisco, CO 80443

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation10.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$16,171
Chronic Absenteeism70.6%

Students at Summit High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Summit High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,656/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frisco), 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

$112,179

Median home value

$844,400

Median rent

$2,542/mo

College educated

60.4%

Homeownership

65.4%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
10.2% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·254 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Snowy Peaks Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.17–122.1 mi80Compare →
The Peak SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1private6–122.6 mi83Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Summit School District No. Re 1

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$16,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Summit High School is listed in Summit School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Summit High School

Summit High School is a public high school in Frisco, CO, part of Summit School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 1,123 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Summit High School

What grades does Summit High School serve?

Summit High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Summit High School?

Summit High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,123 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Summit High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Summit High School rank in CO?

Summit High School ranks #741 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Summit High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Summit High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Summit High School a charter school?

No, Summit High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Summit High School a Title I school?

No, Summit High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit High School?

38.5% of students at Summit High School 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,123
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Summit County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.6%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 80443)
3,941
Area median age
48.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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.
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 80443; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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