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Summit Public School Tahoma vs. University Preparatory Academy Charter

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School Overview

School
Summit Public School Tahoma
285 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95123
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
University Preparatory Academy Charter
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Summit Public School Tahoma ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

University Preparatory Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 427 students in grades 9-12, Summit Public School Tahoma ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 713 students in grades 7-12, University Preparatory Academy Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
427 students
713 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Summit Public School Tahoma over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at University Preparatory Academy Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Summit Public School Tahoma.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at University Preparatory Academy Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Summit Public School Tahoma over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at University Preparatory Academy Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Summit Public School Tahoma with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Summit Public School: Tahoma School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the University Preparatory Academy Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1834 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#889 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Summit Public School Tahoma, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of University Preparatory Academy Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in CA)
63%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit Public School Tahoma who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Summit Public School: Tahoma School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Preparatory Academy Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the University Preparatory Academy Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Summit Public School Tahoma who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Summit Public School: Tahoma School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University Preparatory Academy Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the University Preparatory Academy Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 30% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Summit Public School Tahoma with the average graduation rate observed in the Summit Public School: Tahoma School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of University Preparatory Academy Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the University Preparatory Academy Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Summit Public School Tahoma by grade.
This chart displays the students of University Preparatory Academy Charter by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
129
Grade 8 Students
-
123
Grade 9 Students
98
122
Grade 10 Students
102
117
Grade 11 Students
109
118
Grade 12 Students
118
104

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Summit Public School Tahoma, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Summit Public School: Tahoma School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at University Preparatory Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the University Preparatory Academy Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
39%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Summit Public School Tahoma, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Summit Public School: Tahoma School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at University Preparatory Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the University Preparatory Academy Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Summit Public School Tahoma, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Summit Public School: Tahoma School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at University Preparatory Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the University Preparatory Academy Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
23%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Summit Public School Tahoma, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Summit Public School: Tahoma School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at University Preparatory Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the University Preparatory Academy Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Summit Public School Tahoma, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Summit Public School: Tahoma School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at University Preparatory Academy Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the University Preparatory Academy Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Summit Public School Tahoma, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Summit Public School: Tahoma School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of University Preparatory Academy Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the University Preparatory Academy Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Summit Public School Tahoma, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Summit Public School: Tahoma School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at University Preparatory Academy Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the University Preparatory Academy Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Summit Public School Tahoma, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Summit Public School: Tahoma School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at University Preparatory Academy Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the University Preparatory Academy Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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