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The Summit (high School)
High School · Pasadena ISD · Pasadena, TX
A Pasadena ISD high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1838 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, Pasadena, TX 77503
- Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at The Summit (high School) score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 6% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 0% (2024 STAAR) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The 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. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,927/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pasadena), 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
$64,977
Median home value
$165,300
Median rent
$1,211/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Visions AftercareCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.3 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Sam Rayburn H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,692 | Compare → |
| Deer Park H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 8–12 | 1.7 mi | 4,063 | Compare → |
| H S PointEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 1.9 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pasadena ISD
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #63 of 66
- District spending per student
- $13,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Summit (high School) is listed in PASADENA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Summit (high School)
The Summit (high School) is a public high school in Pasadena, TX, part of Pasadena ISD, serving approximately 235 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,781 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 0% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Summit (high School)
What grades does The Summit (high School) serve?
The Summit (high School) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend The Summit (high School)?
The Summit (high School) has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Summit (high School)?
The student-teacher ratio at The Summit (high School) is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Summit (high School) rank in TX?
The Summit (high School) ranks #7,781 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is The Summit (high School)'s MySchoolScout rating?
The Summit (high School) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 The Summit (high School)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Summit (high School) has 0% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is The Summit (high School) a charter school?
No, The Summit (high School) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Summit (high School) a Title I school?
No, The Summit (high School) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Summit (high School)?
78.7% of students at The 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
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 740-0290
- Area population (ZIP 77503)
- 23,899
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 77503; 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 2024 STAAR, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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