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About Summit K2
Since opening in the fall of 2014 with a founding class of 7th graders at the beautifully restored and historic Chung Mei Home for Boys, Summit K2 has served the diverse communities in the southern region of the West Contra Costa County School District. We believe that every student is capable of college success, that it takes character and academics to achieve that success, and that serving others is part of the joy and responsibility of success. These three elements are evident in everything we do, from project time to basketball practice, for every student, every day.
In 2018, Innovate Public Schools recognized Summit K2 for providing exceptional outcomes for Latino learners in English. In 2020, we are graduating our first class of seniors!
Summit K2 is authorized by the Contra Costa County Office of Education and is tuition-free and open to all students. As a public school, enrollment is open to all students in grades 7 through 12.
Admission Lottery
Application for 2024 – 2025
School applications open October 3, 2023 for the 2024-25 school year. Be sure to apply by the February 16, 2024 deadline!
Applications received by this deadline will be included in our public lottery, held on February 29. On Friday, March 1, 2024 you will see your charter school lottery results (OFFER or WAITLIST) in your online student dashboard and at that time you can ACCEPT or DECLINE an offer.
The deadline to ACCEPT/DECLINE a charter school offer is March 29, 2024. If you do not accept by this date, your charter school lottery offer(s) will expire. Once you accept an offer, offers from other schools will be automatically declined. You can remain on waitlists but may only accept an offer at one school.
Now Accepting Applications for
2024-25!
Enroll Today!
Admission Lottery
We will be holding an admissions lottery for the current 2024-2025 school year for grades 9-12 on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Admissions offers will be made on a space available basis as a result of the lottery. Any applicant who does not receive an offer of admission will be placed on the waitlist.
Visit Us to Learn More
Email k2@summitps.org to schedule a tour!
The Summit Difference

Our promise is that Summit students will be prepared for success in a 4 year college. But beyond this, Summit students grow as happy, kind, independent and curious young adults prepared with the habits and skills they need for success in life.
Summit students spend their days solving real-world problems and building the skills of self-direction, collaboration and reflection – critical for college and life success. Our curriculum is based in proven learning science and supports development of the whole child.
We founded our inaugural school, Summit Preparatory High School, 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.
School Leadership
Contact Us
- School Address:
- 1800 Elm Street
- El Cerrito, CA 94530
- Phone: (510) 374-4093 (MS) / (510) 374-4408 (HS)
- Fax: (510) 374-4096
- Email: k2@summitps.org
Regular Office Hours:
Monday – Friday:
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
2023 Summer Office Hours:
Monday – Friday:
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
(Closed July 3rd – 7th)