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Posted February 20, 2012

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Good high school!!! I am a student and this school is awesome! Better than my former high school

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Posted January 24, 2012

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My child is in a fourth/fifth combo class with 50 % of the day in Spanish. The kids in her class are having a difficult time understanding the accent of the teacher from Spain. Students and teachers constantly argue over accent pronunciations in Spanish. It feels as if she wants to teach them another language. The difference between spanish from Mexico and spanish from Spain is huge! The acquisition of the Spanish teachers is decelerating the students' progress. Very sad!
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Posted April 8, 2011

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I currently have a son at Summit Charter Collegiate Academy (7-12 campus), and next year my daughter will be attending. I have been VERY impressed with the administration and staff at this school. My son has been able to be involved in the Odyssey of the Mind program, and has loved his teachers. No school is perfect, but this school comes as close as possible! The previous parent who commented on the lack of performing arts was speaking about the elementary school. My son has decided he might want to be a Music Teacher because of his teacher. The school is in the process of building a new gym with the performing arts program in mind. They currently offer Guitar, Band, Orchestra, and Drama, Choir and Music Appreciation in the area of performing arts. My daughter is very interested in the Fine Arts program offered at SCCA. The principal goes out of his way to make each student feel like they have a place at SCCA. There are so many different ways to get involved, even for such a small school, that each student can find his or her own niche there.
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Posted December 27, 2010

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Perhaps I am biased due to the fact that I work at the Summit Charter 7-12 campus, SCCA, but I was a little surprised by the most recent review. The parent doesn t address which campus they are referring to, but I assume they are referring to the junior high/high school campus due to their mention of secondary school programs like choir, drama, and dance. The parent says that "there is no choir, drama, dance, etc" and that is mostly untrue. There is a drama program (and they have a big show coming up in May) and a choir. Currently, there are no dance classes offered, but as the school expands and enrollment grows there will definitely be a place for dance classes. Being a teacher is stressful, and combination classes have been a challenge. However, combination classes allow the school to offer honors classes to our students. This is just another example of Summit Charter Collegiate Academy s focus on putting its students first. Also, the administration is always open to suggestions, and any questions or concerns would be happily addressed.
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Posted August 27, 2010

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Unfortunatly this school is going down hill fast. This charter school is suppose to have an emphasis on the arts, it does not. There is no choir, drama, dance ect. They are expanding the sports program but that is not was promised when this school was created. The principal is not open to ideas that are not hers. The PTO has a very strong hand in this school and is not open to outside ideas. Whith the addition of combo classes this year the teachers are very stressed and being involved has become more difficult.
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Posted August 15, 2009

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It will be fun to watch this school unfold this year. The student leadership program under Dave Huchingson will explode! I like the fact that the school is getting the high school sports program started. This will now be a huge draw. The district will be bringing $30 million in facilities in to this district. $16 million to the high school for the gym, track, and the balance of the classrooms. This is a very safe and controlled setting for the serrious student.. If you want your kid in college then go here. You must keep a C average just to stay in the school.
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Posted August 13, 2009

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Great school with a great dual immersion program. High quality teachers and a strong PTO, sometimes too strong with even more power than the principal herself.
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Posted March 15, 2009

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Wow SCA is getting Dave Hutchingson back from Exeter High School! This school will take off. I love the small controlled setting. SCA is the best option here in the Porterville to get kids ready for college and life. Very safe. Go Bears!
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Posted February 5, 2009

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Top quality education. Nothing like it here in this part of the valley. They are on the cutting edge. No gangs, No drugs, No problems! This a school to watch. About a close as you can get to private education in a free public school setting. Do not miss out. No other High school like it!
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Posted December 13, 2008

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I am a proud Summit parent with 5 kids at the school. I am very impressed with the program and the teachers and it just keeps getting better each year! There is a 2nd campus for the Junior High and High School.
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Posted September 16, 2008

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Summit's doing a great job with my child!! Offering music, sports, as well as plenty of art on top of the core program. They keep her challenged and we like it that way!!
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Posted May 20, 2007

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Summit's 2-way immersion program is excellent. The quality of teachers is very high. My child is already read and write in Spanish. She was also doing above grade level in English. Wonderful program!
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All Students	35%
Females	43%
Males	28%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	26%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	46%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Non-economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	36%
English learner	15%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	44%
Migrant education	n/a
Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	30%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	33%
Parent education - college graduate	40%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	58%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

All Students	52%
Females	55%
Males	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	46%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	60%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Non-economically disadvantaged	54%
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Students with no reported disability	54%
English learner	44%
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Migrant education	n/a
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Parent education - high school graduate	39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	60%
Parent education - college graduate	51%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	75%
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

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Females	39%
Males	23%
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Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	20%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	57%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Non-economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disability	n/a
Students with no reported disability	33%
English learner	6%
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Migrant education	n/a
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Parent education - high school graduate	18%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	42%
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All Students	51%
Females	65%
Males	32%
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Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	40%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	72%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	65%
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English learner	33%
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Males	37%
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White (not Hispanic)	59%
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English learner	23%
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Migrant education	n/a
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Parent education - high school graduate	14%
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Females	55%
Males	41%
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Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	38%
White (not Hispanic)	61%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
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English learner	22%
Fluent-English proficient and English only	56%
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Parent education - not a high school graduate	27%
Parent education - high school graduate	54%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	60%
Parent education - college graduate	25%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	69%
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Females	63%
Males	65%
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Hispanic or Latino	60%
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English learner	40%
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Parent education - high school graduate	47%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	64%
Parent education - college graduate	71%
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Females	30%
Males	39%
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Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	41%
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Non-economically disadvantaged	39%
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English learner	13%
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Migrant education	n/a
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Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	43%
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All Students	68%
Females	75%
Males	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	60%
White (not Hispanic)	74%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Non-economically disadvantaged	89%
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Students with no reported disability	69%
English learner	n/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only	70%
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Parent education - high school graduate	55%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	61%
Parent education - college graduate	82%
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Parent education - declined to state	n/a

All Students	16%
Females	15%
Males	19%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	14%
White (not Hispanic)	13%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Non-economically disadvantaged	18%
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Gifted and talented	n/a
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Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	11%
Parent education - college graduate	27%
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All Students	10%
Females	n/a
Males	6%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	9%
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English learner	n/a
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Gifted and talented	n/a
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Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
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Parent education - college graduate	n/a
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Parent education - declined to state	n/a

All Students	67%
Females	67%
Males	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	67%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Non-economically disadvantaged	69%
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Gifted and talented	n/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - high school graduate	n/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)	87%
Parent education - college graduate	n/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduate	n/a
Parent education - declined to state	n/a

All Students	83%
Females	94%
Males	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	86%
Declined to state	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
Economic Status Unknown	n/a
Students with disability	n/a
Tested with modifications	n/a
English learner	n/a
Language Fluency Unknown	n/a

All Students	81%
Females	81%
Males	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Filipino	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	81%
Declined to state	n/a
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Non-economically disadvantaged	87%
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Students with disability	n/a
Tested with modifications	n/a
English learner	n/a
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Ethnicity	This school	State average
Hispanic or Latino	53%	49%
White	38%	28%
Filipino	3%	3%
African American	2%	7%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2%	1%
Asian	2%	8%
Multiple or No Response	0%	3%
Pacific Islander	0%	1%

	This school	District average	State average
English language learners ¹	17%	N/A	24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program ²	54%	N/A	52%

	This school	District average	State average
Average years teaching in district	6	N/A	11
Average years teaching	11	N/A	13

	This school	District average	State average
Full credential	92%	N/A	96%
Emergency credential or waiver	0%	N/A	2%

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