School Profile · Redwood City
Summit Preparatory Charter High: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
Summit Preparatory Charter posts 31% meeting the standard and 13.0% exceeding it, against 36% and 15.8% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
890 Broadway, 94063 (opens in new tab)·Sequoia Union High·Redwood City·Grades 9-12·293 students·72% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(650) 556-1110·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
39
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #1,376 statewide · #6 of 9 in Sequoia Union High
Summit Preparatory Charter High scores 39 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 36th percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “31% proficient” and call it done. Summit Preparatory Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in Redwood City, where two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Summit Preparatory Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
13.0%
State 15.8%
2.9pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
30.7%
State 35.7%
5.0pp below state avg
Chronic absenteeism
32.9%
State 30.2%
2.7pp above state avg
Suspension rate
4.0%
State 3.6%
0.3pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 50
Menlo-Atherton High
Sequoia Union High · 2.8 mi
Solid
63/100
Tide Academy
Sequoia Union High · 2 mi
Developing
48/100
Sequoia High
Sequoia Union High · 1.5 mi
Developing
39/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 83
North Star Academy
Redwood City Elementary · 1.4 mi
Strong
90/100
Laurel Elementary
Menlo Park City Elementary · 2.5 mi
Strong
85/100
Encinal Elementary
Menlo Park City Elementary · 2.1 mi
Strong
73/100
Nearby Middle Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 34
John F. Kennedy Middle
Redwood City Elementary · 2.4 mi
Developing
47/100
McKinley Institute of Technology
Redwood City Elementary · 1.4 mi
Needs Support
21/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic82.9%
White7.8%
Asian3.4%
Black1.0%
Other4.8%
GenderFemale 54.3%Male 45.0%Non-binary 0.7%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 71.7% (8pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
293
1,157 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
0 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,527
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$86,466 – $160,056
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Summit Preparatory Charter High in Redwood City, 39.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 37.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Summit Preparatory Charter High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 2.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (12.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (38.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 24.7 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 66 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−24.7pp
20.0% vs 44.7% overall · n=20
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−8.8pp
10.0% vs 18.8% overall · n=20
Math · Disabilities−6.7pp
10.0% vs 16.7% overall · n=20
Math Exceeded · Hispanic−4.3pp
2.8% vs 7.1% overall · n=71
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income66 tested
ELA 39.4%·Math 12.1%· +2.3pp vs district
Hispanic71 tested
ELA 38.0%·Math 11.3%· -4.4pp vs district
Disabilities20 tested
ELA 20.0%·Math 10.0%· -7.4pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$117K
$32K above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.04M
$384K above CA median
Bachelor's+
35%
0pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
6.1 years avg experience
15 teachers · 20% first-year · 13% second-year
Teacher Credentials
62% fully credentialed
7.6% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
25 AP courses
97 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
13.0%
↓ vs CA 15.8% · 47th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
30.7%
↓ vs CA 35.7% · 46th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
32.9%
↓ vs CA 30.2% · 48th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
4.0%
↓ vs CA 3.6% · 49th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 85 | 19% | 26% | 32% | 24% | 45% | −2 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 84 | 7% | 10% | 18% | 65% | 17% | −7 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 94 | 2% | 18% | 69% | 11% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 66 | 39.4% | +2 | +1 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 71 | 38.0% | −4 | −1 |
| Students with Disabilities | 20 | 20.0% | −7 | +3 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Preparatory Charter High ← | — | 39 | 13.0% | 30.7% | — | 4.0% |
| Menlo-Atherton High | 2.8 mi | 63 | 39.5% | 60.1% | — | 3.1% |
| Tide Academy | 2 mi | 48 | 17.9% | 41.4% | — | 2.3% |
| Sequoia High | 1.5 mi | 39 | 22.3% | 43.1% | — | 3.0% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #525 → #1362 → #1426 → #754 → #1376
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
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Frequently asked questions
Is Summit Preparatory Charter High a good high school?
Summit Preparatory Charter High has a Scope Score of 39 out of 100, placing it in the 36th percentile of California high schools and ranked #1,376 statewide. 13.0% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 2.9 percentage points below the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Summit Preparatory Charter High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 30.7% of students at Summit Preparatory Charter High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 13.0% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 17.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 13.0% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 169 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Summit Preparatory Charter High rank in California?
Summit Preparatory Charter High ranks #1,376 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 36th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Summit Preparatory Charter High?
32.9% of students at Summit Preparatory Charter High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 4.0%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Summit Preparatory Charter High compare to other schools in Redwood City?
Summit Preparatory Charter High scores 39/100 (36th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 293 students. Use the schools in Redwood City page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Summit Preparatory Charter High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Summit Preparatory Charter High in Redwood City, 39.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 37.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Summit Preparatory Charter High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 2.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (12.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (38.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 24.7 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 66 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.