Summit Sierra

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Summit Sierra

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
1025 S King St,  Seattle, WA
3.9
4.4
296 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
52%
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
52%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
30
Reading
31
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
43.3%
State Average
32.1%
Science
19.6%
State Average
25.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
60.4%
Female
38.5%
White
43.8%
Black
24.9%
Two or more races
14.8%
Hispanic
10.7%
Asian
4.1%
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 143 Students
Seattle University 67 Students
Western Washington University 59 Students
Washington State University 49 Students
Central Washington University 45 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 41 Students
Seattle Pacific University 39 Students
Eastern Washington University 35 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 35 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 53 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 23 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Finance 11 Students
Environmental Science 10 Students
Film and Video Studies 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 23 Reviews
3.0 Freshman
3/12/2024
The school is very independent focused and you lead your learning and have to plan out how you're going to complete all your assignments.
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 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.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/7/2026
Students got there phones taken away if they see it in your pocket, my child is constantly being bullied by not only students but also teachers, if students didn’t work the entire class no food for the week, teachers made fun of my childs personal beliefs and what she identified as, their satanists,...
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...
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...
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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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 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Summit Sierra has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 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 $597,702. Discover additional schools in the area, like Garfield High School, Special Education Service School, Franklin High 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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