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Summit High School

4000 N CUMMINGS ST, FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86004Flagstaff Unified District (4192) →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
93
Students
Total enrolled
65%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 25% vs nat'l
$15,401
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
6.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 55% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 93 students in grades 07–12 in FLAGSTAFF, Arizona.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,401 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Summit High School is a small high in FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, serving grades 07–12 with 93 students. The district invests $15,401 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 65% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Summit High School

93
Total Students
6.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
65%
Free Lunch
14
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution52 male · 41 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility65%
National avg 52% · 60 students
Student Composition
18%
35%
43%
White18%
Hispanic / Latino35%
Multiracial3%
Native American43%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040286001158

Academic Outcomes at Summit High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
60-69
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
65%
State avg
70%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 50th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 86004

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,401Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,401
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,777
Student Support$2,926
Administration$1,848
Operations$2,310
Other$1,540
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,401 spent per student, an estimated $6,823 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
20%
61%
State government
20.2%
Local (property tax)
61.3%
Federal programs
18.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 65% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Manuel DeMiguel Elementary SchoolThomas M Knoles Elementary SchoolWeitzel's Puente de Hozho Bilingual Magnet SchoolCharles W Sechrist Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Sinagua Middle SchoolMount Elden Middle School
↓
High School
Flagstaff High SchoolCoconino High SchoolNorthern Arizona Distance Learning
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyCoconino County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFlagstaff Unified District (4192) →
Phone: (928)773-8198
NCES ID: 040286001158
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FLAGSTAFF seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Flagstaff Unified District (4192)
High
Flagstaff High School
1,620 students · 09–12
25% FRL
High
Coconino High School
1,528 students · 09–12
● 44 opp33% FRL
Mid
Sinagua Middle School
1,016 students · 06–08
● 44 opp40% FRL
Mid
Mount Elden Middle School
757 students · 06–08
● 44 opp51% FRL
Elem
Manuel DeMiguel Elementary School
579 students · PK–05
● 43 opp19% FRL
Elem
Thomas M Knoles Elementary School
490 students · PK–05
● 44 opp37% FRL
Elem
Weitzel's Puente de Hozho Bilingual Magnet School
438 students · PK–05
● 44 opp42% FRL
Elem
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School
400 students · PK–05
16% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4000 N CUMMINGS ST, FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86004
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.