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Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District

1025 S King Street
Seattle, WA 98104
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 221 students in Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
51±¬ÁÏ in Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
1 School
2,563 Schools
# Students
221 Students
1,102,093 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#131 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
41%
60-64%
53%
40-44%
49%
(21-22)
≥95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
16%
26%
% Black
31%
5%
% White
37%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,104 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,652 is higher than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,104
$18,796
Spending / Student
$24,652
$19,247

Best Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit 51±¬ÁÏ Sierra
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 S King St
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 453-2520
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District?
Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District manages 1 public schools serving 221 students.
What is the rank of Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District?
Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District is ranked #137 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District?
37% of Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District?
Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Summit 51±¬ÁÏ: Sierra School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,652 is higher than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has grown by 65% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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