- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flagstaff, AZ
Summit High School
Federal NCES profile for Summit High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040286001158
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 14
- schools in Flagstaff · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit High School ranks #1 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ.
School address
District: Flagstaff Unified District (4192) · Arizona
NCES ID 040286001158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Summit High School held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 040286001158 · Flagstaff, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 6.2:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Flagstaff High School (1,631 students)
Summit High School held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Summit High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flagstaff High
Flagstaff High School
1,631 students
- Coconino High
Coconino High School
1,444 students
- Sinagua Middle
Sinagua Middle School
1,013 students
- Mount Elden Mi
Mount Elden Middle School
678 students
- Manuel Demigue 561
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School
561 students
- This school 81
Summit High School
81 students
What this shows Summit High School reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit High School compares
Summit High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.2:1 | ▼ 64% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 34% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 3% in Arizona - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
White 9.9%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Summit High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Flagstaff Unified District (4192) reports $11,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coconino High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinagua Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Elden Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manuel Demiguel Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Flagstaff
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~81 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit High School
How many students attend Summit High School?
Summit High School has 81 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Flagstaff, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit High School is 6.2:1, which is 64% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit High School?
64.5% of students at Summit High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit High School?
The largest demographic group at Summit High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 55.6% of enrollment, in Flagstaff, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit High School?
Summit High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit High School rank among schools in Flagstaff?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit High School ranks #1 of 14 schools in Flagstaff, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flagstaff on the city page.
What other schools are in Flagstaff Unified District (4192)?
Besides Summit High School, Flagstaff Unified District (4192) also operates Flagstaff High School (1,631 students), Coconino High School (1,444 students), and Sinagua Middle School (1,013 students). See the Flagstaff Unified District (4192) district page for the complete list.