SUMMIT CHARTER

Summit Charter is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Summit Charter school district, located in Cashiers, NC with about 242 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Summit Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Charter School, located in the mountain community of Cashiers, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded with the goal of providing high-quality, personalized education, the school emphasizes small class sizes and a rigorous academic curriculum that integrates local environmental stewardship with traditional core subjects. Its unique location in the Blue Ridge Mountains plays a central role in its identity, often incorporating outdoor learning experiences and a focus on community character development to foster well-rounded, responsible students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Summit Charter is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school operates with a "whole child" philosophy, balancing high academic standards with an emphasis on social-emotional growth and character education. By maintaining a close-knit environment and leveraging the natural resources of the surrounding Highlands-Cashiers plateau, Summit strives to prepare its students not only for high school success but also for active and engaged citizenship in their local and global communities.

For more information, contact Summit Charter at (828) 743-5755 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.