Reusables
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Reusables's post in Determine Altitude in Kerbin Atmosphere of Stage was marked as the answer
It's atmospheric ISP of Reliant, which means it only applies on surface level. Isp of the engine will increase quite fast during the ascent, so the final altitude will be higher.
Also drag is relatively small effect for an aerodynamic rocket.