Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School (79876)

www.summiths.com/

Charter School 201 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Summit High School, operated by the Kaizen Education Foundation, is a public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school is specifically designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment, often focusing on those who have struggled in conventional school settings or are looking for a more personalized approach to learning. By utilizing a model that emphasizes flexibility and individualized attention, the school aims to support students in completing their high school requirements and preparing for life after graduation.

The foundation’s educational approach is rooted in the philosophy of "Kaizen"—a Japanese term meaning "continuous improvement." This focus manifests in a curriculum and school culture that prioritizes consistent growth, mastery-based learning, and the development of essential life skills. Situated on East McDowell Road, Summit High School serves as a vital community resource, providing a structured yet supportive pathway for students to earn their diplomas and gain the confidence necessary to pursue higher education or career opportunities.

201

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	154
Black	26
Two or More	6
American Indian	9

Hispanic
154 (76.6%)
Black
26 (12.9%)
American Indian
9 (4.5%)
White
6 (3.0%)
Two or More
6 (3.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School (79876)
Phone:	(602)258-8959
Website:	http://www.summiths.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 43

Grade 11 53

Grade 12 89