School Demographics
Total Enrollment (2023-24)
1115
Ethnic Breakdown
Hispanic: 39.5%
White: 53.6%
Other: 6.9%
Students Receiving Special Services
Free/Reduced Lunch: 38.7%
English Language Development: 20%
Special Education: 9.7%
Gifted & Talented: 12%
Accreditation
Summit High School is accredited with distinction by the Colorado Department of Education.
SHS is also accredited by the International Baccalaureate Program as an MYP/DP school.
Member: NACAC, CCHS/CR, Colorado High School Activities Association
Academic Requirements
50 Credits Required to Graduate
English 8
Mathematics 6
Science 6
Humanities 6
World Language 4
Physical Education 2
Health 1
Career Tech. Ed. 2
Fine Arts 2
Electives 13
Maximum Load is 8 credits/semester on a modified block schedule. In addition, students must complete an MYP Personal Project.
Graduation Rates
2020-21: 90.3%
2021-22: 91.5%
2022-23: Available in December
2023 Composite SAT Scores
Summit: 964
Colorado: 989
Student Outcomes 2022-23
Post Secondary Decision and Percentage of Class of '23
4 Year College: 52.6%
2 Year College: 5%
Other: 42.4%
AP and IB Program Results
In 2023 at Summit High School, 112 AP tests were taken by 106 students. 80% of tests scored at a 3 or higher.
In 2023 at Summit High School, 116 students took IBDP Exams. 16 students were full IB Diploma candidates, 100% of these students earned the IB Diploma.
Grading Scale
4.0 - Advanced
Student consistently exceedsgrade levelexpectations/standards and isable to apply them almost faultlessly in a wide variety of situations. The student demonstrates originalityand insight and regularly produces work of high quality.
3.5 - Advanced
Student consistently meets andexceeds grade level expectations/standards and is ableto apply learned information and skills to new and unfamiliar situations with original insights beyond what is covered in the classroom.
3.0 - Proficient
Independently, student consistently meets and sometimes exceeds grade level expectations/standards and is able to apply learned information and skills to complex ideas and processes in familiar situations(this is the level being "taught).
2.5 - Proficient
With minimal adult support, student consistently meets grade level expectations/standards and is able to apply learned information and skills to complex ideas and processes in familiar situations. (The student is showing proficient level of work but not as consistently).
2.0 - Progressing
The student meets or exceeds proficiency of foundational details and processes prerequisite skills, but is still working toward proficiency of the complex ideas and processes of the grade level.
1.5 - Partially Proficient
With assistance, the student displays knowledge of foundational details and processes or prerequisite skills.
1.0 - Unsatisfactory
The student is rarely able to display knowledge of foundational details and processes, even with help.
IE - Unsatisfactory
Insufficient Evidence, the student has not provided enough evidence to determine a score.
Grading Reporting
GPA: Computed on a weighted 4.0 scale
Grade Weighting: GPA of 1.5 and higher in all DP, AP, Colorado Mountain College courses weighted by +1
Rank: SHS does not rank. Available when required.
Advanced4.0
Proficient3.0
Progressing2.0
Partially Proficient 1.5
Unsatisfactory 0
