SUMMIT LEARNING PROGRAM

www.houston.k12.mn.us

14 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Summit Learning Program**, located at 306 W. Elm St. in Houston, Minnesota, operates as a specialized educational component of the Houston Public Schools district. It is designed to provide a personalized approach to academics, focusing on student-centered instruction that allows learners to progress at their own pace. By utilizing the Summit Learning framework, the program emphasizes the development of essential cognitive skills alongside core academic content, aiming to prepare students for success in both college and future career paths.

The program functions within the broader mission of the Houston Public Schools (as reflected at [houston.k12.mn.us](http://www.houston.k12.mn.us)) to foster a supportive and innovative learning environment. It is particularly well-suited for students who benefit from a self-directed educational model, where mentorship and goal-setting play a central role. Through this initiative, the school strives to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and modern, technology-integrated learning to meet the diverse needs of the Houston community.

Total Students

1.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUMMIT LEARNING PROGRAM
Demographic	Student Count
White	14

White
14 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)896-5323
Website:	http://www.houston.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	14
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 3