At a glance
Reported students
383
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
383
Summit Public School: Tahoma: 383 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
20.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 367
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Summit Public School: Tahoma
Summit Public School: Tahoma is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Jose. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Summit Public School: Tahoma District. NCES reports 383 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (39.2%) and White (22.7%). English learners represent 8.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Summit Public School: Tahoma
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.7%
- Hispanic39.2%
- Black3.1%
- Asian20.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Summit Public School: Tahoma
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High High · East Side Union High | 09–12 | 1,374 | under 0.1 mi |
| Calero High High · East Side Union High | 10–12 | 173 | 0.8 mi |
| Santa Teresa High High · East Side Union High | 09–12 | 2,134 | 1.2 mi |
| Phoenix High High · East Side Union High | 11–12 | 70 | 1.3 mi |
| Gunderson High High · San Jose Unified | 09–12 | 744 | 1.9 mi |
| Liberty Alternative High · San Jose Unified | 06–12 | 274 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Summit Public School: Tahoma
What grades does Summit Public School: Tahoma serve?
Summit Public School: Tahoma reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Summit Public School: Tahoma District.
How many students attend Summit Public School: Tahoma?
Summit Public School: Tahoma reported 383 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 367 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Summit Public School: Tahoma?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 383 students and 18.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Summit Public School: Tahoma a public, charter, or magnet school?
Summit Public School: Tahoma is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Summit Public School: Tahoma students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Summit Public School: Tahoma in?
Summit Public School: Tahoma is part of Summit Public School: Tahoma District, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Summit Public School: Tahoma?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oak Grove High (under 0.1 mi), Calero High (0.8 mi), Santa Teresa High (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.