Summit Public School: Sierra vs The Center School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Summit Public School: Sierra
Seattle · Charter high · Grades 9–12
214 students
The Center School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students
| Measure | Summit Public School: Sierra Seattle, Washington | The Center School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #108 of 333 | #18 of 333 |
| National rank | #5498 of 16,910 | #1634 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 214 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44.5% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 61.3).
- •Summit Public School: Sierra does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44.5%).
- •The Center School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 62%).
- •The Center School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 38.3%).
- •The Center School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.3).
- •Summit Public School: Sierra is the larger school with 214 students compared with 165.
- •Summit Public School: Sierra is a charter school while The Center School is a public 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 Summit Public School: Sierra better than The Center School?
On the Success Index (US), The Center School ranks higher (77.6 vs 61.3 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 Summit Public School: Sierra and The Center School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Summit Public School: Sierra: 214. The Center School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Summit Public School: Sierra and The Center School rank in Washington?
Summit Public School: Sierra is 108th of 333 and The Center School is 18th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).