Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, Summit Learning Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Learning Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Learning Program's student population of 23 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
23 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Summit Learning Program is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%

Black
4%
12%

White
96%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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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 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Learning Program?
The graduation rate of Summit Learning Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Summit Learning Program?
23 students attend Summit Learning Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Summit Learning Program students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Learning Program?
Summit Learning Program has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Summit Learning Program offer ?
Summit Learning Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Summit Learning Program part of?
Summit Learning Program is part of Houston Public School District.
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