- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pasadena, TX
The Summit (High School)
Federal NCES profile for The Summit (High School), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483432010775
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Summit (High School) earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Summit (High School) has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Summit (High School) ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
The Summit (High School) grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+58.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+87 students YoY 483432010775 · Pasadena, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 10.7:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
The Summit (High School) grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+58.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
The Summit (High School) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobie H S
Dobie H S
3,692 students
- Pasadena Memor
Pasadena Memorial H S
3,177 students
- Sam Rayburn H
Sam Rayburn H S
2,627 students
- Pasadena H S
Pasadena H S
2,217 students
- South Houston
South Houston H S
2,185 students
- This school 161
The Summit (High School)
161 students
What this shows The Summit (High School) reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Summit (High School) compares
The Summit (High School) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 91.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.5%
African American 16.8%
White 8.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, The Summit (High School) is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Isd reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Summit (High School) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Summit (High School)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about The Summit (High School)
How many students attend The Summit (High School)?
The Summit (High School) has 161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), up 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Summit (High School)?
The student-teacher ratio at The Summit (High School) is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 The Summit (High School)?
83.8% of students at The Summit (High School) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Summit (High School)?
The largest demographic group at The Summit (High School) is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Summit (High School)?
The Summit (High School) has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 The Summit (High School) rank among high schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, The Summit (High School) ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Pasadena, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides The Summit (High School), Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students), Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and Sam Rayburn H S (2,627 students). See the Pasadena Isd district page for the complete list.