Serving 207 students in grades 7-12, Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert's student population of 207 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9550 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert's ranking?
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert is ranked #9550 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert?
The graduation rate of Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert?
207 students attend Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert?
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert offer ?
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert part of?
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert is part of Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert School District.
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