Summit Charter Academy

www.burtonschools.org

Charter School 2,378 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Summit Charter Academy, located in Porterville, California, is a key component of the Burton School District. It operates as a public charter school committed to providing a specialized educational environment that emphasizes academic achievement and personal growth. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with a supportive community atmosphere, the academy aims to prepare its students for success in both higher education and their future professional careers.

As part of the broader Burton school system, the academy benefits from a focus on modern instructional practices, small class sizes, and strong family involvement. The school prioritizes a student-centered approach, fostering an environment where teachers can tailor their instruction to meet diverse learning needs. Through its partnership with the district and local families, Summit Charter Academy strives to cultivate a safe, innovative, and high-performing learning culture for the students of Porterville.

2,378

Total Students

104.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	1,890
Black	8
Asian	46
Two or More	87
American Indian	29

Hispanic
1,890 (79.5 %)
White
318 (13.4 %)
Two or More
87 (3.7 %)
Asian
46 (1.9 %)
American Indian
29 (1.2 %)
Black
8 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Burton Elementary
Phone:	(559)782-5902
Website:	http://www.burtonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	2,378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,495
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	262

* 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

Kindergarten 265

Grade 1 219

Grade 2 219

Grade 3 191

Grade 4 185

Grade 5 196

Grade 6 197

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 167

Grade 9 162

Grade 10 159