- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fontana, CA
Summit High
Federal NCES profile for Summit High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061392011099
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit High ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Fontana Unified · California
NCES ID 061392011099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
Summit High held near 2,626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+87 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 115.4 → 109.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+87 students YoY 061392011099 · Fontana, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,725 enr · 23.7:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Fontana High (2,534 students)
Summit High held near 2,626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+87 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 115.4 → 109.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Summit High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Summit High
2,725 students
- Fontana High
Fontana High
2,534 students
- Fontana a. B.
Fontana a. B. Miller High
1,950 students
- Jurupa Hills H
Jurupa Hills High
1,739 students
- Henry J. Kaise
Henry J. Kaiser High
1,660 students
- Wayne Ruble Mi
Wayne Ruble Middle
1,394 students
What this shows Summit High reports 2,725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit High compares
Summit High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,725 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,725
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.8%
African American 10.0%
Asian 7.6%
White 7.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Summit High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fontana Unified reports $18,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontana High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fontana a. B. Miller High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Hills High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Kaiser High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Ruble Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Fontana
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Fontana High
Standard public school
2,534 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Fontana a. B. Miller High
Standard public school
1,950 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Jurupa Hills High
Standard public school
1,739 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Henry J. Kaiser High
Standard public school
1,660 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Entrepreneur High Fontana
Standard public school
501 students 50.1:1 students per teacher
Citrus High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
335 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit High
How many students attend Summit High?
Summit High has 2,725 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,539 (2022-23) → 2,626 (2023-24), nearly flat (+87).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit High?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit High is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit High?
42.6% of students at Summit High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit High?
The largest demographic group at Summit High is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit High?
Summit High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit High rank among high schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit High ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Fontana, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fontana on the city page.
What other schools are in Fontana Unified?
Besides Summit High, Fontana Unified also operates Fontana High (2,534 students), Fontana a. B. Miller High (1,950 students), and Jurupa Hills High (1,739 students). See the Fontana Unified district page for the complete list.