Summit High School

www.summit.k12.nj.us

1,198 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Summit High School, located at 125 Kent Place Blvd in Summit, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole high school in the Summit Public School District, it serves as a central pillar of the local community, known for maintaining rigorous academic standards and a strong focus on preparing students for competitive post-secondary education. The school is consistently recognized for its high graduation rates and the impressive performance of its students on standardized assessments and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Summit High School offers a comprehensive array of extracurricular activities, including a robust selection of varsity sports, competitive performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school culture emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both intellectual curiosity and social responsibility. With its reputation for excellence and its location in a community that places a high premium on education, Summit High School remains a standout institution within the state of New Jersey.

1,198

Total Students

105.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	692
Hispanic	292
Black	54
Asian	91
Two or More	65
American Indian	4

White
692 (57.8%)
Hispanic
292 (24.4%)
Asian
91 (7.6%)
Two or More
65 (5.4%)
Black
54 (4.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Summit Public School District
Phone:	(908)273-1494
Website:	http://www.summit.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 9 309

Grade 10 300

Grade 11 288

Grade 12 301