Summit Charter School

Summit Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
370 Mitten Ln,  Cashiers, NC
4.0
4.3
299 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kurt Pusch
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.65

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B-
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Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
22%
College Prep
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
27
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
60.6%
State Average
54.6%
Science
70.8%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
159:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
75.7%
Hispanic
20.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Carolina University 16 Students
Appalachian State University 13 Students
Clemson University 13 Students
Furman University 9 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 8 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 7 Students
North Carolina State University 6 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 5 Students
High Point University 4 Students
Davidson College 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 5 Students
Business 4 Students
Interior Design 4 Students
Biology 2 Students
Computer Science 2 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 2 Students
Mechanical Engineering 2 Students
Music Performance 2 Students
Cosmetology 2 Students
Aviation Management and Operations 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/18/2024
I enjoy being in Summit Charter School because before I started there, I was homeschooled. When I started, I felt very welcomed and very open to new ideas and experiences. It is an enjoyable place to be with great teachers and staff.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/13/2020
Wonderful school! Every child matters at Summit and I love the school's whole-child approach to learning. Beautiful campus, engaged administration, small class sizes. The teachers go above and beyond for their students. As a family, we are very excited that Summit now offers high school grades. This...
5.0 parent
3/30/2020
Excellent. There is no comparison to the schools that my child attended in Florida.
5.0 parent
2/19/2020
Excellent. We've moved forward at Summit Charter School very successfully. Child is straight A student who has to work HARD for grades. We really enjoy MS athletics.
5.0 parent
2/12/2020
Excellent. Summit's teachers are deeply committed to the whole-child and work hard to bridge character, academics, and community as the core of the school's program. Parents are actively involved in the school and passionate about supporting the school's success.

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Summit Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 370 Mitten Ln in Cashiers, in the Cashiers neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 299 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Summit Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65. The average ACT score is 26. The average home value in this area is $1,736,424. Discover additional schools in the area, like Blue Ridge Early College, Victory Christian School, Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, and more. Learn more about what Cashiers has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Summit Charter School.

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