Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northern Summit Academy - Shasta ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Northern Summit Academy - Shasta ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Summit Academy - Shasta is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The mission of Northern Summit Academy is to "provide a
personalized approach to providing a standards based education and
career awareness and preparation to students who need the
flexibility of independent study combined with the support of
classroom teachers, classes, and an academic environment."
Northern Summit Academy's (NSA) personalized approach and
delivery utilizes traditional and innovative materials, equipment,
techniques, and community resources with an emphasis on
collaborative relationships. Active collaboration among students,
families, administration, support staff, and the community develop
the students' self-assurance, self-reliance, and a positive and
reciprocal relationship with individuals and the community.
The success of NSA will be determined by three overarching
goals:
Progress for all students toward academic proficiency
High school graduation
Post high school education or training, and/or employment
NSA nurtures students to take responsibility for creating a
fulfilling, healthy life. To do this, we support them in developing
this level of personal responsibility through personalized
instruction, up to date resources, and healthy adult and peer
relationships and activities. These supports help develop healthy
personal habits, collaborative work and social skills, and career
goals and skills. NSA is committed to equipping the students to
meet the complex challenges of the 21st century. It is imperative
that these habits and skills be seen as having value and relevancy
on a personal and community level.
The collaborative support system at Northern Summit Academy
enables each student, parent/guardian, staff member and involved
community member to contribute to developing each student as a
valuable individual and a valuable, contributing community member.
In addition, this collaboration provides opportunities for
parent/guardians, staff members, and community members to realize
their own value as individuals and contributing community members.
Northern Summit Academy is a California Non-profit 501(3)(c)
organization.
We are located at 2301 Balls Ferry Road in Anderson,
California.
Our office hours are 8:00am 3:00pm from Monday through
Friday.
What is Northern Summit Academy - Shasta's ranking?
Northern Summit Academy - Shasta is ranked #6446 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Summit Academy - Shasta?
The graduation rate of Northern Summit Academy - Shasta is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northern Summit Academy - Shasta?
182 students attend Northern Summit Academy - Shasta.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Northern Summit Academy - Shasta students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Summit Academy - Shasta?
Northern Summit Academy - Shasta has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Northern Summit Academy - Shasta offer ?
Northern Summit Academy - Shasta offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Northern Summit Academy - Shasta part of?
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