Serving 148 students in grades 9-12, The Summit (High School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas 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 Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Summit (High School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Summit (High School)'s student population of 148 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Summit (High School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Summit (High School) is 0.30, 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
#8173 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Summit (High School)'s ranking?
The Summit (High School) is ranked #8173 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend The Summit (High School)?
148 students attend The Summit (High School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of The Summit (High School) students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Summit (High School)?
The Summit (High School) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Summit (High School) offer ?
The Summit (High School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Summit (High School) part of?
The Summit (High School) is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is The Summit (High School) located?
The Summit (High School) is located in the Houston Suburban Homes neighborhood of Pasadena, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Houston Suburban Homes.
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