SUMMIT ACADEMY

Summit Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) school district, located in Chandler, AZ with about 1,086 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, Summit Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Summit Academy, located in Chandler, Arizona, is a specialized K-8 public school operating under the Mesa Public Schools district umbrella. The academy is designed to offer a unique educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence and character development. By leveraging a structured curriculum and a supportive learning atmosphere, the school aims to foster both the intellectual growth and the personal responsibility of its students, preparing them for success in their future secondary education.

The school emphasizes a rigorous approach to learning, often utilizing distinctive instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Summit Academy encourages active participation in the school community, promoting values such as integrity, leadership, and mutual respect. With its focus on high standards and a close-knit school culture, Summit Academy serves as a distinct choice for families in the region who are seeking a balanced, goal-oriented education for their children.

For more information, contact Summit Academy at (480) 472-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1560 W Summit Place
Chandler, AZ 85224
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SUMMIT ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Chandler, AZ with about 1,086 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,086
Teachers:
56.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,086 students

White
45.9%
Hispanic/Latino
36.3%
Black or African American
6.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.