High Schools in Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown

The data set provided contains information about a single high school, Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown, a public charter school serving grades 8-12 in Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown, Ohio. With a total enrollment of 150 students, the school faces significant challenges in providing a quality education, as evidenced by its consistently low statewide ranking, poor academic performance, and high chronic absenteeism rate.

The school's student population is diverse, with 49.33% White, 36% African American, 7.33% Hispanic, and 7.33% two or more races. However, this diversity does not translate into academic success, as the school's proficiency rates on Ohio state tests are well below the state averages across all subject areas, particularly in Geometry (0% proficient), English II (18.8% proficient), and 8th grade Math (4.2% proficient). Additionally, the school's 4-year graduation rate of 56.0% is significantly lower than the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 70.3% indicates that a large portion of the student population is missing a significant amount of instructional time.

Despite the school's lower per-student spending of $7,362 compared to the state average, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 to 1, the data suggests that the school's struggles are not due to a lack of resources, but rather point to potential issues with curriculum, instruction, or school climate and culture. The combination of low graduation rates, poor test scores, and high absenteeism suggests that the school may be struggling to engage and support its students, potentially leading to high dropout rates and lack of academic progress. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve outcomes for the students and community served by Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown.