Santa Teresa High vs Summit Public School: Tahoma
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Teresa High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
Summit Public School: Tahoma
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
383 students
| Measure | Santa Teresa High San Jose, California | Summit Public School: Tahoma San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 1,343 | #313 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4814 of 16,910 | #7050 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,134 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 2,134 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Teresa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 55.0).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 29%).
- •Summit Public School: Tahoma does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.7).
- •Santa Teresa High is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 383.
- •Santa Teresa High is a public school while Summit Public School: Tahoma is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Teresa High better than Summit Public School: Tahoma?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Teresa High ranks higher (63.9 vs 55.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Santa Teresa High and Summit Public School: Tahoma?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Teresa High: 2,134. Summit Public School: Tahoma: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Teresa High and Summit Public School: Tahoma rank in California?
Santa Teresa High is 187th of 1,343 and Summit Public School: Tahoma is 313th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).