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THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL)

1838 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, PASADENA, TX 77503 · (713) 740-0290 · Harris County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL161 STUDENTS
Enrollment
161
High
DISTRICT 1,777 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
124 students
DISTRICT 85% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
67
Grade 10
44
Grade 11
32
Grade 12
18
Student demographics
White
138%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
12075%
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 54%
Black
2717%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 13%
Two+
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
13081%
Female
3119%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
11.0%
own-school result
Mathematics
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
161
+35 (+28%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 8.4:1
% White
8%
was 7%
% Hispanic
75%
was 78%
% Black
17%
was 13%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL)

THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) is a rural-scale 9-12 campus in PASADENA, Texas, overseen by PASADENA ISD. The school works with 161 students in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 80% below the state mean of about 796.

Within PASADENA ISD, which oversees 67 schools and 46,491 students, THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) records that 75% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Beyond that, the school logs 17% Black, 8% White. By comparison, Harris County as a whole is about 44% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) has 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.1:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 77% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Harris County indicate the typical household earns roughly $74,983 per year, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) is one of 1205 public schools in Harris County (combined enrollment of about 886,911 students).

The closest other public school is THE SUMMIT (INTERMEDIATE), roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a metropolitan site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) has rose 28%, going from 126 students in 2018 to 161 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 8.4:1 in 2018 to 10.1:1 today.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Harris County at a glance

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Population
4,838,303
Census ACS
Median income
$74,983
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,205
886,911 students

Quick facts

School name
THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL)
District
PASADENA ISD
Address
1838 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, PASADENA, TX 77503
Phone
(713) 740-0290
County
Harris County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
161
Teachers (FTE)
16
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
124 (77%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
483432010775
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL)
How many students attend THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL)?
THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) enrolls approximately 161 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) serve?
THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) have?
THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.
What is the student diversity at THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL)?
Student demographics at THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) are roughly 8% White, 75% Hispanic, 17% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL)?
THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL) is overseen by PASADENA ISD in Harris County.
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