Serving 54 students in grades 9-12, Summit Academy Secondary - Akron ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron's student population of 54 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Academy Secondary - Akron is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2723 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
28%
17%
White
63%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Academy Secondary - Akron's ranking?
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron is ranked #2723 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Academy Secondary - Akron?
The graduation rate of Summit Academy Secondary - Akron is 50%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Summit Academy Secondary - Akron?
54 students attend Summit Academy Secondary - Akron.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Summit Academy Secondary - Akron students are White, 28% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Academy Secondary - Akron?
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Academy Secondary - Akron offer ?
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Academy Secondary - Akron part of?
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron is part of Summit Academy Secondary - Akron School District.
In what neighborhood is Summit Academy Secondary - Akron located?
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron is located in the West Akron neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in West Akron.
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