Summit Public School: Shasta District

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An equity score of 11/100 ranks Summit Public School: Shasta District #1504 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,484 per pupil, Summit Public School: Shasta District ranks #1522 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

442
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,484
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Summit Public School: Shasta District operates 1 public schools serving 442 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in San Mateo County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,484 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 83.7% local, 10.8% state, and 5.5% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 11/100, ranked #1504 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), and 21.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.2% Asian, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Summit Public School: Shasta, enrolling 458 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Summit Public School: Shasta accounts for 100.0% of all Summit Public School: Shasta District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Summit Public School: Shasta District a distant remainder — means Summit Public School: Shasta District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Summit Public School: Shasta District chronic absenteeism rate is 21.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Summit Public School: Shasta District is typically wider than the Summit Public School: Shasta District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.5%
Federal
10.8%
State
83.7%
Local

Funding Equity

11
Equity Score
1504 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Summit Public School: Shasta District.

White 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 57.2%
Multiracial 10.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
21.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Summit Public School: Shasta District

School Enrollment
Summit Public School: Shasta
Charter
458

How Summit Public School: Shasta District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
High Tech Elementary North County District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Creative Arts Charter District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Curtis Creek Elementary Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
America's Finest Charter District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Summit Public School: Shasta District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Summit Public School: Shasta District?

Summit Public School: Shasta District has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 442 students.

How much does Summit Public School: Shasta District spend per student?

Summit Public School: Shasta District spends $12,484 per student. The district has an equity score of 11/100, ranking #1504 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Summit Public School: Shasta District?

Summit Public School: Shasta District students are 57.2% Asian, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% White, 0.9% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Summit Public School: Shasta District?

Summit Public School: Shasta District has an equity score of 11/100, ranking #1504 out of 1517 districts in California.