Sierra Summit Academy (Closed 2012)

Sierra Summit Academy serves 36 students in grades 8-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
36 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
<50%
62%
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(09-10)
<50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sierra Summit Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sierra Summit Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sierra Summit Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sierra Summit Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
78%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sierra Summit Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Sierra Summit Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
60-79%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sierra Summit Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sierra Summit Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Sierra Summit Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Summit Academy?
The graduation rate of Sierra Summit Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%.
How many students attend Sierra Summit Academy?
36 students attend Sierra Summit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sierra Summit Academy students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sierra Summit Academy offer ?
Sierra Summit Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Sierra Summit Academy part of?
Sierra Summit Academy is part of Sierra Summit Academy School District.

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