Summit

Summary:

Summit is an alternative public virtual school located in Ojai, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 149 students. As part of the Ojai Unified School District, which is ranked 1039 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, Summit faces some unique challenges.

While Summit's chronic absenteeism rates are significantly lower than the nearby Heritage Valley Independent Study school, its academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower than the Ojai Unified School District and the state of California. For example, in 2023-2024, only 37.5% of 11th-grade students at Summit were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 69.32% in the Ojai Unified School District and 55.73% statewide. In Mathematics, Summit's proficiency rates are even lower, with only 13.33% of 11th-grade students and 12.5% of 8th-grade students meeting or exceeding standards in 2023-2024. Additionally, Summit's performance, as measured by test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates, is generally lower than the nearby alternative schools, such as Peak Prep Pleasant Valley, Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education, and Golden Valley Charter.

The high chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates at Summit suggest that the school may be serving a population of students with greater socioeconomic challenges and barriers to consistent attendance, which could be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance observed at the school. As an alternative public virtual school, Summit may also face unique challenges in engaging and supporting its students, which could be reflected in the school's performance metrics. Further investigation into the school's virtual learning model and support systems could provide valuable insights into the factors influencing student outcomes at Summit.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

12525 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023-9396

(805) 640-4300

District: Ojai Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4743^rd of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 30.3

Number of students: 183

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.2%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Summit ranks worse than 80.9% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.29. (See more...)

Compare Details Summit ranks worse than 91.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Details Summit ranks worse than 68.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Summit who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Summit:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit 4743^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Summit in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit 2539^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Summit in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit 1594^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Summit in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Ojai Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Ojai Unified 1039^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Summit

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.29	4743^rd	5862	19.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Summit

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.32	3309^th	5605	41.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Summit

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.38	2464^th	2647	6.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Summit

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	33.52	1665^th	2740	39.2%
2024	13.10	2539^th	2777	8.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Summit

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.22	2194^th	2547	13.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Summit

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.95	1450^th	1535	5.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Summit

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.45	1402^nd	2348	40.3%
2024	23.34	1594^th	2323	31.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.04	1829^th	2247	18.6%
2024	19.32	1667^th	2235	25.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Summit

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.71	1321^st	2118	37.6%
2024	24.41	1492^nd	2098	28.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Summit

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.09	1386^th	2207	37.2%
2024	18.06	1638^th	2172	24.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Summit

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.38	1768^th	2125	16.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Summit

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.78	1170^th	1434	18.4%
2024	7.74	1251^st	1406	11.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Summit

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2020	5	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6
2021	88	2	7	6	0	0	10	0	113
2022	96	2	5	20	1	0	10	0	134
2023	109	3	3	23	1	0	9	1	149
2024	134	3	3	27	2	1	10	3	183

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Summit

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	113	3.0	37.6	38.9
2022	134	4.9	27.0	35.1
2023	149	5.2	28.6	40.3
2024	183	6.0	30.3	33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Summit

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	6	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	113	3.0	37.6	38.9
2022	134	4.9	27.0	35.1
2023	149	5.2	28.6	40.3
2024	183	6.0	30.3	33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Summit

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Summit	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	12525 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd.	Ojai	93023	Ventura County	Ojai Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(805) 640-4300	183	6	30.3	33.3%	134 (73.2%)	3 (1.6%)	27 (14.8%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.5%)								(n/a)	29.4	6.3	18.8	18.4			27.8	14.3		25.0	37.5	27.1			17.7	0.0		12.5	13.3	12.2
Valley Oak Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	907 El Centro St.	Ojai	93023	Ventura County	Valley Oak Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 640-4421	44	2	22.1	38.6%	34 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (13.6%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)								(n/a)												16.7								3.3
Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	201 South Steckel Dr.	Santa Paula	93060	Ventura County	Santa Paula Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(805) 525-4407	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Golden Valley Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3585 Maple St. Ste. 101	Ventura	93003	Ventura County	Golden Valley Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 642-3435	502	16	30.4	35.9%	250 (49.8%)	7 (1.4%)	155 (30.9%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.5%)								(n/a)	41.2	52.9	30.0	43.5	43.9	43.6	44.1	47.6	62.1	60.8	76.7	53.4	53.7	35.9	35.3	31.0	41.4	43.1	30.0	39.1	33.9	42.4	74.6	42.4	42.4	42.4
Providence	Public, Alternative	K-12	4333 Vineyard Ave.	Oxnard	93036	Ventura County	Ventura County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 981-5800	52	6	8.3	94.2%	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (92.3%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											5.0	4.2							0.0	0.0							$24,144
Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	777 Aileen St.	Camarillo	93010	Ventura County	Camarillo Academy of Progressive Education District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 384-1415	583	25	23.2	21.1%	269 (46.1%)	8 (1.4%)	144 (24.7%)	88 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	73 (12.5%)								(n/a)	90.9	78.7		85.4	78.5	83.3	90.9	74.2	90.3	85.3		83.8	81.5	84.9	84.9	57.6	82.3	85.3		78.7
Heritage Valley Independent Study	Public, Alternative	K-12	615 Shiells Dr.	Fillmore	93015	Ventura County	Fillmore Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 524-6077	31	1	49.2	74.2%	4 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)				5.9								9.5								0.0							$8,448
Phoenix	Public, Alternative	K-12	500 Airport Way	Camarillo	93010	Ventura County	Ventura County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 437-1400	72	13	5.5	59.7%	24 (33.3%)	3 (4.2%)	39 (54.2%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)								(n/a)				7.1								9.7								7.1							$4,829
Peak Prep Pleasant Valley	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	550 Temple Ave.	Camarillo	93010	Ventura County	Peak Prep Pleasant Valley District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(855) 900-7325	403	23	17.3	76.9%	87 (21.6%)	86 (21.3%)	169 (41.9%)	31 (7.7%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (5.2%)								(n/a)	11.1	15.4	24.4	18.4	33.3	14.3	22.2	38.5	48.8	25.6	39.0	33.8	38.1	4.8	16.7	23.1	26.8	20.5	17.1	21.3	47.6	47.6	47.6	47.6	47.6	47.6

Frequently Asked Questions about Summit

Is Summit a good school?

Summit ranks in the bottom 19.1% of California alternative schools.

What district is Summit in?

Ojai Unified

What is the racial makeup of Summit?

Students at Summit are 73% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Not Specified, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Summit?

In the 2023-24 school year, 183 students attended Summit.

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