Summit High School in Fontana, California, is one of five comprehensive high schools in the Fontana Unified School District. It is located at 15551 Summit Avenue. The Summit Branch Public Library is located on the school campus. The school was opened on September 5, 2006.
Serving 2,626 students in grades 9-12, Summit High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Summit High School's student population of 2,626 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
White, Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summit High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3513 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sky Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit High School's ranking?
Summit High School is ranked #3513 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Summit High School often compared to?
Summit High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fontana A. B. Miller High School, Etiwanda High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit High School?
The graduation rate of Summit High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Summit High School?
2,626 students attend Summit High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Summit High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit High School?
Summit High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Summit High School offer ?
Summit High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Summit High School part of?
Summit High School is part of Fontana Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Summit High School located?
Summit High School is located in the Citrus Heights neighborhood of Fontana, CA.
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