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Summit Public School District

Summit Senior High School

#5 in Best Public High Schools in Union County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Summit, NJ
  • 154 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A
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    Summit Senior High School is a top rated, public school located in Summit, NJ. It has 1,239 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 71% of students are at least proficient in math and 66% in reading.

    Summit Senior High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    66%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    71%
    Average Graduation Rate
    96%
    Average SAT
    1260
    344 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    214 responses
    AP Enrollment
    22%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $132,443
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,743
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $849,200
    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
    85%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.20 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.20 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 24 responses
    Report
    • Friday night lights
      46%
    • Spring musical
      25%
    • Halloween Assembly
      8%
    • Senior Assassins
      8%
    • Homecoming
      4%
    • Operation smile
      4%
    • Pep rallies
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,239
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    16%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $75,374
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8.4%
    84%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.25 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.24 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.25 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $21,922/ year
    National
    $12,239
    85%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.33 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.33 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.33 responses
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    Summit Senior High School Reviews

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    I very much enjoyed my time at Summit Senior High School. It's a place where you grow and learn to step outside your boundaries, whether you're ready or not. They push you to achieve your full potential, to strive for greatness in your future endeavors. The administration and staff do care a lot for their students, and always try to make the learning environment as comfortable as possible. They will push you, and the work load isn't light, but through all of that you will be able to obtain the skills if/when you decide to pursue a higher level of education. The classrooms are kept mostly clean, and the building is in very good shape. There's always renovations, whether it be inside of the building or outside on the field. I never felt anxious or nervous about coming into school every morning. The teachers leave it entirely up to you about getting work done. It basically teaches you to be responsible for yourself and not to procrastinate, which are VITAL tools for college.
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    School administration is slightly inadequate. Lunches and food offered general are pretty bad quality. I personally can recall a time when my friend found mold in his fruit that he was about to eat. Security guards eat in the bathroom hoping to catch students vaping, peek over closed doors in the bathrooms. Some bathrooms get locked because there is only 2 guards so school believes only 2 bathrooms should be open during lunch. Some teachers were very hard to work with and administration refuses to cooperate in changing the teacher even before the school year started, even though for some people they do.
    Summit High School is among one of the best! The school offers great academics and opportunities to grow as an individual during ones four years. Compared to many public school Summit excels in all aspects including but not limited to academics, sports, college readiness and rigor in academics.