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Summit Public School: Atlas

Q: Is Summit Public School: Atlas a good school?

Summit Public School: Atlas ranks 55 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

55^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 87% of Washington high schools

Summary

Summit Public School: Atlas is a public charter high school serving 566 students in grades 6-12 in West Seattle, and it stands out for its remarkable academic improvement and strong support for all students.

The school's story is one of impressive recovery and growth, having climbed from a ranking in the 38th percentile statewide just a few years ago to the 87th percentile today, making it one of the most improved schools in the area. It achieves strong, balanced results in English, math, and science, with a notable 94% graduation rate. What truly differentiates Summit Atlas is its exceptional effectiveness with student groups that often face greater challenges, such as those from low-income families and students in special education, where it ranks in the state's top percentiles. It accomplishes this with moderate per-student spending compared to nearby schools like Cleveland High School STEM or Chief Sealth International High School.

While specialized schools like the highly selective Raisbeck Aviation High School achieve elite rankings, Summit Atlas serves a broader population with great success. It outperforms other comprehensive schools in the Highline School District, such as Evergreen High School and Innovation Heights Academy, particularly in graduation rates. As its own district, the school demonstrates that a model focused on equity and consistent improvement can deliver excellent results for a diverse community.

566

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,773

Per pupil spending ?

43.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9601 35th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98126

(206) 307-7645

District: Summit Public School: Atlas

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.6%

African American:

22.4%

Hispanic:

19.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2019 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Washington high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Washington average (83%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2019

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Washington avg48%

Middle school

254^th of 534

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 7 pts since 2019

From bottom 46% (2019) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

55^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 5 pts since 2019

From top 18% (2019) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 247Summit Public School: Atlas among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	49.1	254 of 534	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.8	227 of 535	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.0	242 of 539	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.3	222 of 541	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.8	241 of 529	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.3	277 of 512	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	51.0	46 of 101	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	24.0	69 of 90	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.2	68 of 96	29.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.5	25 of 104	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	68.3	20 of 106	81.1%	★★★★☆
2019	43.4	55 of 111	50.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	40.3	273 of 471	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.0	232 of 464	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.4	185 of 464	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.3	238 of 479	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.5	170 of 469	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.4	280 of 452	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	47.5	166 of 347	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.2	61 of 344	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	88.5	24 of 360	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	67.2	90 of 344	73.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	48.7	212 of 457	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.2	251 of 455	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.9	289 of 463	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.8	159 of 475	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.7	191 of 458	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.0	310 of 448	30.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	51.2	207 of 472	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.7	185 of 466	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.1	278 of 470	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.0	182 of 480	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.5	250 of 476	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.9	191 of 453	57.8%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	64.0	75 of 246	69.5%	★★★★☆
2024	48.6	112 of 243	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.8	89 of 244	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.7	107 of 257	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.6	135 of 250	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.4	139 of 246	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	77.9	27 of 186	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	82.2	22 of 179	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	64.4	40 of 167	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	60.8	50 of 231	78.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	61.6	165 of 488	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.5	118 of 486	75.7%	★★★★☆
2023	57.8	181 of 488	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.6	123 of 488	74.8%	★★★★☆
2021	59.2	176 of 480	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.6	88 of 470	81.3%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	83.7	55 of 438	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.3	81 of 437	81.5%	★★★★☆
2023	73.3	98 of 442	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	39.2	269 of 434	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.5	240 of 455	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.7	75 of 417	82.0%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	65.9	23 of 80	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	63.8	21 of 70	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	74.5	12 of 78	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	30.5	65 of 89	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.8	73 of 111	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	95.6	2 of 86	97.7%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	80.0	11 of 102	89.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	79.9	53 of 350	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	61.7	113 of 347	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.5	128 of 357	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.9	251 of 368	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.3	193 of 390	50.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	85.3	25 of 248	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	17.7	236 of 261	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	49.2	134 of 278	51.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	87.0	24 of 355	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	73.1	67 of 356	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	71.1	63 of 362	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	41.0	221 of 370	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.6	276 of 392	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	93.8	8 of 344	97.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	81.0	49 of 359	86.4%	★★★★☆
2024	77.3	66 of 362	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	69.7	87 of 358	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	39.5	221 of 363	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.0	169 of 395	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.8	92 of 355	74.1%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2021	88.2	11 of 195	94.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	85.0	14 of 127	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	16 of 110	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	85.1	14 of 110	87.3%	★★★★☆
2021	71.1	28 of 212	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	86.4	11 of 128	91.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	90.0	29 of 373	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	84.8	45 of 374	88.0%	★★★★☆
2023	66.9	107 of 379	71.8%	★★★★☆
2022	44.9	222 of 390	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	73.0	85 of 413	79.4%	★★★★☆
2019	74.9	79 of 382	79.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Special Education (2025)85th percentile+33 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)70th percentile+17 vs school

White (2025)66th percentile+14 vs school

Male (2025)56th percentile+4 vs school

African American (2025)54th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)54th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)52nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)42nd percentile-10 vs school

High school

Multi-racial (2021)94th percentile+47 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)93rd percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)92nd percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2024)90th percentile+8 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)89th percentile+42 vs school

Special Education (2025)89th percentile~ school

Male (2025)86th percentile~ school

Female (2025)85th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2025)71st percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

Science51%~ state avg

Math43%~ state avg

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 2, 2022

This school is terrible. My child comes home every day and tells me all about how this school is bad. Do not send your child o this school. Close Quote

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This school is horrible! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)			SBAC English Language Arts (2025)					SBAC Math (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Summit Public School: Atlas	Public, Charter	6-12	9601 35th Avenue SW	Seattle	98126	King County	Summit Public School: Atlas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(206) 307-7645	566	34	16.6	43.5%	207 (36.6%)	127 (22.4%)	111 (19.6%)	35 (6.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (10.8%)	83.7	55^th of 438 public high schools	87.4%		75.3	81^st of 437 public high schools	81.5%	26	40.2	69.0	51.3	52.5	46.0	50.0	71.2	53.5	38.8	45.5	35.9	56.1	43.1	$18,773	$714	$18,060
Chief Sealth International High School	Public	9-12	2600 SW Thistle	Seattle	98126	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-8550	1,184	63	18.8	51.6%	302 (25.5%)	273 (23.1%)	299 (25.3%)	159 (13.4%)	7 (0.6%)	20 (1.7%)	113 (9.5%)	44.9	236^th of 438 public high schools	46.1%		27.2	331^st of 437 public high schools	24.3%	95		47.4	47.4				61.9	61.9				26.4	26.4	$23,948	$736	$23,211
Evergreen High School	Public	9-12	830 SW 116th St	Seattle	98146	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-6150	1,080	53	20.5	74.9%	65 (6.0%)	142 (13.1%)	543 (50.3%)	227 (21.0%)	12 (1.1%)	18 (1.7%)	67 (6.2%)	7	423^rd of 438 public high schools	3.4%		20.2	363^rd of 437 public high schools	16.9%	60		12.0	12.0				35.7	35.7				11.2	11.2	$20,371	$1,553	$18,818
Highline Open Doors 1418	Public	9-12	614 SW 120th Street	Burien	98146	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 709-0335	240	7	34.1	48.8%	45 (18.8%)	36 (15.0%)	106 (44.2%)	25 (10.4%)	6 (2.5%)	4 (1.7%)	9 (3.8%)								(n/a)														$16,311	$906	$15,405
Gateway to College	Public	10-12	614 SW 120th Street	Burien	98146	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 631-7774	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Career Link	Public	9-12	6000 16th Ave SW	Seattle	98106	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 631-7630	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Innovation Heights Academy	Public	9-12	11249 14th Ave S	Burien	98168	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-7750	142	9	15.4	79.6%	24 (16.9%)	15 (10.6%)	82 (57.7%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	10 (7.0%)								(n/a)							26.7	26.7						$29,560	$2,513	$27,047
Southwest Youth and Family Services	Public	9-12	4555 Delridge Way SW	Seattle	98106	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 937-7680	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Raisbeck Aviation High School	Public	9-12	9229 East Marginal Way S	Tukwila	98108	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 631-7200	400	20	20.2	32.5%	143 (35.8%)	56 (14.0%)	53 (13.3%)	100 (25.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (10.0%)	98.7	5^th of 438 public high schools	98.9%		97.2	8^th of 437 public high schools	98.2%	3		92.6	92.6				97.0	97.0				71.3	71.3	$18,925	$1,144	$17,780
Cleveland High School STEM	Public	9-12	5511 15 Ave S	Seattle	98108	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-7800	875	45	19.6	50.1%	120 (13.7%)	144 (16.5%)	100 (11.4%)	420 (48.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (9.3%)	66	125^th of 438 public high schools	71.5%		69.2	117^th of 437 public high schools	73.2%	8		47.0	47.0				69.6	69.6				49.0	49.0	$23,287	$782	$22,505

Frequently Asked Questions about Summit Public School: Atlas

How many students attend Summit Public School: Atlas?

In the 2024-25 school year, 566 students attended Summit Public School: Atlas.

What is the racial makeup of Summit Public School: Atlas?

Students at Summit Public School: Atlas are 37% White, 22% African American, 20% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% Not Specified.

What district is Summit Public School: Atlas in?

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Is Summit Public School: Atlas a good school?

Summit Public School: Atlas ranks 55^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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