Serving 457 students in grades 9-12, Summerville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summerville High School's student population of 457 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summerville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summerville High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4047 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
20%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summerville High School's ranking?
Summerville High School is ranked #4047 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Summerville High School often compared to?
Summerville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sonora High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summerville High School?
The graduation rate of Summerville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Summerville High School?
457 students attend Summerville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Summerville High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summerville High School?
Summerville High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Summerville High School offer ?
Summerville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Summerville High School part of?
Summerville High School is part of Summerville Union High School District.
School Reviews
5 7/1/2007
We are currently looking to move to your county and we now live in Shreveport, LA. I am very impressed with what I see.My husband recently retired from the USAF and this area of CA looked really good!The schools are so bad here that I am home schooling both of my teenagers.We can't wait to get there.
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