At a glance
Reported students
66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
30.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402.5
Summit Academy: 66 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
30.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Summit Academy
Summit Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Broomfield. It is one of 144 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. NCES reports 66 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 30.6:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 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 White (75.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Summit Academy
- 1How do the reported 30.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.8%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black1.5%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
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.
Other schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New America School
High · Grades 09–12
74 reported students
Warren Tech
High · Grades 11–12
32 reported students
Longview High School
High · Grades 09–12
20 reported students
Jeffco Transition Services School
High · Grades 11–12
116 reported students
Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center
High · Grades 05–12
13 reported students
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
High · Grades 09–12
191 reported students
Public schools near Summit Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standley Lake High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 1,123 | 0.9 mi |
| Jefferson Academy Secondary High · Charter · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 07–12 | 696 | 1.7 mi |
| Pomona Junior/Senior High School High · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–12 | 1,252 | 1.9 mi |
| Colorado Preparatory Academy High School High · Education Reenvisioned BOCES | 09–12 | 823 | 2.6 mi |
| Pikes Peak Online School High · Education Reenvisioned BOCES | 09–12 | 438 | 2.6 mi |
| Broomfield High School High · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | 09–12 | 1,693 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Summit Academy
What grades does Summit Academy serve?
Summit Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
How many students attend Summit Academy?
Summit Academy reported 66 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Summit Academy?
The calculated ratio is 30.6:1, based on 66 students and 2.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Summit Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Summit Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Summit Academy in?
Summit Academy is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, based in Golden, CO, which operates 144 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Summit Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Standley Lake High School (0.9 mi), Jefferson Academy Secondary (1.7 mi), Pomona Junior/Senior High School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.