Serving 643 students in grades 6-12, Summit Public School Denali ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Public School Denali ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Summit Public School Denali's student population of 643 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Public School Denali ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Public School Denali is 0.74, which is more 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
#1283 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
35%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Public School Denali's ranking?
Summit Public School Denali is ranked #1283 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Summit Public School Denali often compared to?
Summit Public School Denaliis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Preparatory Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Public School Denali?
The graduation rate of Summit Public School Denali is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Summit Public School Denali?
643 students attend Summit Public School Denali.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Summit Public School Denali students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Public School Denali?
Summit Public School Denali has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Summit Public School Denali offer ?
Summit Public School Denali offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Summit Public School Denali part of?
Summit Public School Denali is part of Summit Public School: Denali School District.
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