- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, MN
Summit Learning Program
Federal NCES profile for Summit Learning Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271428002993
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Learning Program earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Learning Program has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Learning Program ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Houston, MN.
School address
District: Houston Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271428002993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Summit Learning Program grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (+64.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.6 → 1.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 271428002993 · Houston, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 22:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students)
Summit Learning Program grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (+64.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.6 → 1.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Summit Learning Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy High
706 students
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar
392 students
- Minnesota Virt
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
333 students
- Houston Elemen 247
Houston Elementary
247 students
- Houston Second 234
Houston Secondary
234 students
- This school 22
Summit Learning Program
22 students
What this shows Summit Learning Program reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Learning Program compares
Summit Learning Program is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 50% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
86.4%
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
$12,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.6, Summit Learning Program is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Houston Public School District reports $12,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Learning Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Virtual Academy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Learning Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~22 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Learning Program
How many students attend Summit Learning Program?
Summit Learning Program has 22 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, MN. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Learning Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Learning Program is 22:1, which is 39% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Learning Program?
64.3% of students at Summit Learning Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Learning Program?
The largest demographic group at Summit Learning Program is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Houston, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Learning Program?
Summit Learning Program has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Learning Program rank among public schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Learning Program ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Houston, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Public School District?
Besides Summit Learning Program, Houston Public School District also operates Minnesota Virtual Academy High (706 students), Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar (392 students), and Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle (333 students). See the Houston Public School District district page for the complete list.