Summit Academy

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

236 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Summit Academy, located in Denver, Colorado, is a specialized educational program operating under the umbrella of Denver Public Schools (DPS). It is primarily designed as a supportive alternative learning environment aimed at students who may require a more flexible, personalized approach to education than what is offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The school focuses on credit recovery, academic acceleration, and fostering a smaller, more intimate community where students can receive targeted instruction and social-emotional support.

The academy emphasizes a pathway toward graduation by providing students with the tools to overcome academic or personal barriers. By utilizing a structured yet adaptable curriculum, Summit Academy works to ensure that students remain on track to earn their diplomas while building the necessary skills for post-secondary success. Its location on West Evans Avenue serves as a central hub for students within the district looking for a non-traditional environment that prioritizes individual progress and student-teacher mentorship.

236

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	224
Black	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
224 (95.3%)
White
6 (2.6%)
Black
4 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-2400
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 16

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 31

Grade 9 41

Grade 10 49

Grade 11 37

Grade 12 38