Summit Sierra

Summit Sierra

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
1025 S King St,  Seattle, WA
International District Neighborhood
3.9
5.0
296 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
3
Equity
10
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
44.2%
State Average
41.7%
Science
45.2%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
44.3%
White
37.9%
Black
30.6%
Hispanic
11.9%
Two or more races
11.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Public HS Teachers in Washington
#59 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
#545 Best Charter HS in US
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 129 Students
Seattle University 55 Students
Western Washington University 52 Students
Central Washington University 44 Students
Washington State University 37 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 36 Students
Seattle Pacific University 33 Students
Eastern Washington University 31 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 29 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 45 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Biology 22 Students
Political Science and Government 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Nursing 11 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Communications 8 Students
Creative Writing 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 24 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/27/2023
It is a good school while it has had it's downs with all the drama that happened it has really been a good place to learn
5.0 Senior
4/26/2022
What I like about summit is that the teachers are always ready to help whether its with extra work or projects. They are always there for you and they are very helpful. Summit is also very hands-on as well.
5.0 Parent
10/24/2021
My daughter transferred to Summit from Waldorf High School and considers the education at Summit as good, if not better. The teachers are administration are very accessible and responsive to parent and student concerns.
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5.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/8/2025
Our son is thriving at this charter school. He will graduate in 2026.This tuition-free charter school is a standout institution that prioritizes both academic excellence and personal growth. The dedicated teaching staff and well-designed curriculum empower students to **take ownership of their grade...
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5.0 parent
11/26/2024
Summit Sierra has been a lifesaver for my child. She was drowning in the size of a large public high school and felt like a number. We then transferred to Sierra in November of 9th grade. Since then she has felt connected and cared about. Mentoring is strong and the school uses a block schedule syst...
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5.0 parent
11/21/2024
My daughter is a sophomore at Summit Sierra, so this is her second year there. She loves it! The experiential-based learning model is a great way to engage students. The teachers are all so talented and accessible, including the principal and the admin leadership -- all incredibly nice and available...
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5.0 parent
3/4/2023
Summit Sierra is amazing- the ratings this site gave clearly show they don’t know the school at all. Yes, it doesn’t offer as many AP classes, clubs, or sports due to its small size, but the other benefits really outweigh that. Instead of focusing on piles of homework, SAT vocabulary words, and grad...
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Summit Sierra

Summit Sierra is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1025 S King St in Seattle, WA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 296 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Summit Sierra has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $615,287. Discover additional schools in the area, like Franklin High School, Seattle School for Boys, Seattle Amistad School, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Summit Sierra.

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