Summit Preparatory Charter High School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Sequoia Union High
Summit Preparatory Charter High School is located in Redwood City, CA and is one of 8 high schools in Sequoia Union High School District. It is a charter school that serves 358 students in grades 9-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Summit Preparatory Charter High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Summit Preparatory Charter High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Summit Preparatory Charter High School had an API growth score of 858 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Summit Preparatory Charter High School's 2012 base score was 853 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Summit Preparatory Charter High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Summit Preparatory Charter High School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Summit Preparatory Charter High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Summit Preparatory Charter High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Summit Preparatory Charter High School had an API growth score of 858 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Summit Preparatory Charter High School's 2012 base score was 853 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Summit Preparatory Charter High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Summit Preparatory Charter High School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
890 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 556-1110
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Central Community High School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Central Community School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Fair Oaks Community High School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Wherry Academy 1 miles | n/a | |
| Everest Public High School 1 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2007)
Total: 358
45%
55%
Student Ethnicity (2007)
White
55%
Hispanic
31%
Asian
6%
Black
3%
Filipino
2%
Multiple or No Response
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
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Sequoia Union High District Spending
$12,402Per Pupil
The Sequoia Union High spends $12,402 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 51% on instruction, 47% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Sequoia Union High District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2008, Summit Preparatory Charter High School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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