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Summit Charter Academy

#14 in Best Public High Schools in Tulare County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • K-12
  • Porterville, CA
  • 55 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      C-
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Summit Charter Academy is an above average, public, charter school located in Porterville, CA. It has 1,909 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. According to state test scores, 28% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.
    Address
    175 S Mathew St
    Porterville, CA 93257
    Telephone
    (559) 782-5902
    Website
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    Summit Charter Academy Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    37%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    28%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    990
    30 responses
    Average ACT
    22
    5 responses
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    Living in the Area
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      C
    3. Housing
      C-
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $39,909
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $865
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $163,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 16 responses
    Report
    • Rallys
      44%
    • Homecoming
      19%
    • Lip sync
      13%
    • Spirit Weeks
      13%
    • sports games
      6%
    • Talent Show
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,909
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    62%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    23:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $65,579
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    30.5%
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.9 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.9 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.9 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,400/ year
    National
    $12,239
    75%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.8 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.8 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.8 responses
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    Summit Charter Academy Reviews

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    Summit Charter Collegiate Academy is an awesome school! Although it is very small compared to the other very large high schools in the community, the students are able to have a connection with each other and staff that they wouldn't be able to have at any other school. Everyone at Summit Charter is respectful of each other and helpful in times of need!
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    I enjoyed my time at Summit Charter. It does have it's problems especially with communication between students and staff members. So most of the time students didn't know what was going on at their school. Summit is also a new school so there aren't a lot of opportunities in sports and clubs. The school is also very small for so I have a much closer relationship with my teachers and fellow students. So overall I had a very enjoyable experience at Summit, however there are some problems with the way the school is organized.
    I have a lot to say about the school I go to I love the way this school is involved with students education. It's main focus about this school is getting students involved in taking college classes and being ready for the future. I myself have taken college classes and let me tell you its tough and that is whats expected for a student. I have stayed at SCCA since middle school and lots have changed, I do wish we had more sports and clubs. Since we have so little sports/clubs not many students enjoy the school also because we aren't as know as the other high schools. This year teachers are doing the best they can for all students to have fun and make new activities to get them more involved.