About
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains, Summit School District provides excellence in public education to students in the diverse resort communities of Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco and Silverthorne. Serving more than 3,500 students, it is our vision for Summit District students, staff and community members to work together in an atmosphere of care and respect to offer each student an array of educational programs designed to foster his/her unique academic, vocational, and personal Strengths. Our aim is to develop internationally minded people who help to create a better world. We believe in open communication with our stakeholders and appreciate community input.
Involving our parents and community members in our schools supports our student's development. We encourage the Summit County community to be involved in our schools and offer their gifts and talents to our bright, young stars.
Our Mission
Summit School District creates a safe learning community in which each and every person belongs, grows and thrives.
Summit School District Snapshot
Student and School Demographics
Summit School District has 9 schools: 6 elementary and 3 secondary.
We have 3,652 Pre-K through 12th grade students total.
The Summit High graduation rate is 95.6% and Snowy Peaks graduation rate is 100%.
Student Race/Ethnicity:
White - 56%
Hispanic - 39%
American Indian or Alaskan Native - 3%
Other Races - 2%
52.6% of students are male.
47.4% of students are female.
Programs and Services
26.9% of students receive Free/Reduced Lunch.
26.2% of our students are English Language Learners.
7.9% of students participate in Gifted and Talented Programs.
10.7% of students participate in Special Education Programs.
3.7% of our students live out of district.
Summit School District Organizational Chart
Board of Education: Kate Hudnut; Consuelo Redhorse; Chris Alleman; Julie Shapiro; Lisa Webster; Johanna Kugler; Chris Guarino
Superintendent:Dr. Tony Byrd
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent & BOE: Molly Speer
Chief Financial Officer: Kara Drake
Finance Department
Facilities Department
Food Service Department
Chief Talent Officer: Margarita Tovar
Human Resources Department
Technology Department
Chief Transformation Officer: Laura Cotsapas
Academic Department
Equity, Family, & Community Partnerships Department
Post-Secondary Readiness Department
Safety & Security Department
Transportation Department
Nursing Department
Communications Department
Special ServicesDepartment
School Principals