Serving 458 students in grades 6-12, Summit Public School Atlas ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Public School Atlas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Summit Public School Atlas's student population of 458 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Public School Atlas ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Public School Atlas is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
25%
5%
White
41%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Public School Atlas's ranking?
Summit Public School Atlas is ranked #1098 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Summit Public School Atlas often compared to?
Summit Public School Atlasis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Public School Sierra, Summit Public School Olympus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Public School Atlas?
The graduation rate of Summit Public School Atlas is 70-79%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Summit Public School Atlas?
458 students attend Summit Public School Atlas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Summit Public School Atlas students are White, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Public School Atlas?
Summit Public School Atlas has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Summit Public School Atlas offer ?
Summit Public School Atlas offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Summit Public School Atlas part of?
Summit Public School Atlas is part of Summit Public School: Atlas School District.
In what neighborhood is Summit Public School Atlas located?
Summit Public School Atlas is located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 13 other public schools located in West Seattle.
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