College. Career. Life.

Equipping every student to lead a fulfilled life.

We Believe

that every child is capable of college and career success. Summit Public Schools is a leading network of public schools that collectively prepares a diverse community of young people with the skills, knowledge, and habits to attain economic empowerment and success in a chosen concrete next step towards a fulfilled life.

We founded our inaugural school, Summit Prep, in 2003. Today, we are proud to operate some of the best public schools in the country, serving diverse communities throughout California and Washington states.

Our Schools

Our Results

96%

of all graduates are 4-year college ready

96%

of graduates are accepted to 4-year college

2X

Summit alumni complete college at nearly twice the national average

A Summit teacher working with a student one-on-one

1:1
Mentoring

Mentoring helps students develop the trust and confidence that allows them to take risks, ask for help, and persevere. Students meet one-on-one with a dedicated mentor who knows them deeply and supports them in setting — and achieving — their goals, all the way through college acceptance. Students also join a mentor group, which provides a safe and close-knit setting for building community and developing Habits of Success.

Summit students working in a science lab growing plant

Real-World Projects

Students apply their acquired knowledge, skills, and habits to exercises that broaden and deepen their passions and prepare them for what they’ll encounter after graduation. Students participate in hands-on projects in class and eight weeks of expeditionary learning each year. Experiential learning exposes students to new career and volunteer pathways, while nurturing their sense of purpose.

Two Summit students working on a poster board together

Self-direction

With teacher support, students are guided through a Self-Directed Learning Cycle to develop a skill set that will help them well beyond their years in school. Students learn how to set goals, make plans, demonstrate their skills and knowledge, and reflect on their progress.

Summit Blog

Seattle School Program Leads the Way for America’s Future Educators

Seattle School Program Leads the Way for America’s Future Educators During a cloudy day in West Seattle, Summit Atlas ninth grader Beni Zundel passed out lollipops to sixth graders engaging in a lesson about matter and light. Only three years their senior, Zundel thrives in her two-week long Teaching Assistant role, mentoring the children in…

Rookie Robotics Team Wins

Rookie Robotics Team Wins $3000 Grant for Competing in First Competition The Summit Atlas Middle and High School Robotics Team participated in its inaugural competition, the 2024 FIRST Tech Challenge, on October 27, securing fifth place out of 12 teams. As a rookie team, they were awarded an OSPI Grant for over $3,000. Summit Atlas,…

Empowered Youth: How Young Voices Are Shaping Tomorrow

Empowered Youth: How Young Voices Are Shaping Tomorrow The elected officials of Summit Atlas’ Student Government (SASG) are impressive representatives of how young people can have a profound impact on their community. Ella Galaites, the dynamic President of SASG, is on a mission to craft a vibrant future for the Summit Atlas community. Maria Hernandez,…

Ninth Graders–Find Your Future Here

Ninth Graders–Find Your Future Here When Jenevere Guerrero began her freshman year of high school, she was nervous about how different it might be than her experience as an eighth grader. However, when she finished ninth grade, she found herself determined to succeed in this school, not just as a student, but as a future…

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