Is Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton a good school?

Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Ohio high schools.

How many students attend Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton?

In the 2022-23 school year, 78 students attended Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton.

What is the racial makeup of Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton?

Students at Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton are 54% White, 38% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

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Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton is a public charter high school serving 78 students in grades 9-12 in Dayton, Ohio. Despite being in operation for over a decade, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 717-852 out of 864 high schools.

The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 68-84.2% in recent years, lower than the state average and many nearby high schools like Thurgood Marshall High School and Trotwood-Madison High School. Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 33.1% to 70.1% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and most surrounding schools. The school's performance on Ohio state assessments is consistently well below state averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates often less than half the state averages.

The school's struggles extend to serving special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with rankings among the lowest in the state for these subgroups. While the reasons for the school's persistent underperformance are complex, the high rates of chronic absenteeism and the school's small size may be contributing factors. Addressing attendance issues and providing targeted support and resources to students could be important steps in improving the school's overall outcomes and better serving its diverse student population.

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Public, Charter 9-12

251 Erdiel Dr
Dayton, OH 45415-3632

(937) 813-8592

District: Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

SchoolDigger Rank:
852^nd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.8%

African American:

38.5%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.1%

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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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SchoolDigger ranks Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton 852^nd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton 824^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2010	3.68	779^th	819	4.9%
2011	0.08	814^th	818	0.5%
2012	7.33	769^th	832	7.6%
2013	10.17	708^th	767	7.7%
2014	8.37	717^th	769	6.8%
2015	4.42	737^th	778	5.3%
2016	1.69	769^th	784	1.9%
2017	2.65	754^th	773	2.5%
2018	5.74	736^th	800	8.0%
2019	5.31	765^th	836	8.5%
2021	6.30	755^th	819	7.8%
2022	3.13	814^th	836	2.6%
2023	6.36	780^th	867	10.0%
2024	2.70	852^nd	864	1.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.39	329^th	614	46.4%
2024	18.93	520^th	598	13.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	3.53	727^th	758	4.1%
2019	7.70	715^th	779	8.2%
2021	10.07	690^th	763	9.6%
2022	4.35	736^th	773	4.8%
2023	9.62	716^th	805	11.1%
2024	3.13	794^th	822	3.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	1.08	737^th	751	1.9%
2019	1.36	760^th	781	2.7%
2021	3.77	733^rd	775	5.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	18.82	486^th	550	11.6%
2019	43.39	330^th	628	47.5%
2021	44.40	299^th	596	49.8%
2022	17.75	533^rd	606	12.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	2.80	730^th	763	4.3%
2019	5.68	738^th	792	6.8%
2021	5.06	727^th	778	6.6%
2022	1.34	799^th	808	1.1%
2023	4.33	770^th	819	6.0%
2024	2.21	794^th	816	2.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	7.96	270^th	279	3.2%
2019	26.75	220^th	303	27.4%
2021	10.33	272^nd	284	4.2%
2022	9.02	288^th	306	5.9%
2023	5.28	318^th	323	1.5%
2024	5.58	314^th	318	1.3%

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Rank History for White students at Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	1.14	704^th	718	1.9%
2019	2.51	713^th	739	3.5%
2021	9.88	664^th	727	8.7%
2022	1.69	732^nd	749	2.3%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a student
Sunday, June 24, 2012

Summit Academy is a school where students don't have to be afraid to show their true selves. The principal, Mr. Gary Miller, does many things to keep this school an environment appropriate for learning. Students are required to wear uniforms to minimize inappropriate accidents, and to prepare the students for a college or job related situation. This school is designed to help students reach their educational, along with emotional and physical goals. The teachers take the time to have one on one with any student(s)struggling to succeed. A couple days a week, the students have time in the dojo for Martial Arts. This helps to relieve stress, work on managing emotions, along with learning respect for not only administrative figures, but their peers as well. The school is very small, but growing. The size has a major advantage though. The teachers are well aware of any inappropriate contact or conversations that go on in the school. Bullying is a big problem in a public school, but at Summit Academy, there is a no bullying policy. Summit is a wonderful place to go to for getting back in the game, or for anyone who had trouble in a traditional school environment Close Quote

Enrollment information for Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	21	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	29
2009	27	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	40
2010	20	16	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	38
2011	36	11	0	0	0	2	0	49
2012	46	22	2	0	0	4	0	74
2013	53	22	5	0	0	5	0	85
2014	63	27	5	0	0	4	0	99
2015	78	38	3	0	0	3	0	122
2016	73	43	1	0	0	5	0	122
2017	93	64	1	0	0	2	0	160
2018	99	67	5	0	0	1	0	172
2019	84	79	3	2	0	11	0	179
2020	68	67	3	2	0	7	0	147
2021	54	54	1	1	0	10	0	120
2022	51	39	1	1	0	7	0	99
2023	42	30	1	0	0	5	0	78

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	29	6.0	4.8	n/a
2009	40	7.0	5.7	0
2010	38	5.0	7.6	61.1
2011	49	8.0	6.1	44.9
2012	74	9.0	8.2	63.5
2013	85	16.0	5.3	56.5
2014	99	18.0	5.5	74.7
2015	122	n/a	n/a	75.4
2016	122	11.0	11.0	72.1
2017	160	14.2	11.2	n/a
2018	172	14.2	12.0	n/a
2019	179	10.5	17.0	n/a
2020	147	12.0	12.2	n/a
2021	120	12.0	10.0	n/a
2022	99	10.5	9.4	n/a
2023	78	8.0	9.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	29	6.0	4.8	n/a
2009	40	7.0	5.7	0
2010	38	5.0	7.6	61.1
2011	49	8.0	6.1	44.9
2012	74	9.0	8.2	63.5
2013	85	16.0	5.3	56.5
2014	99	18.0	5.5	74.7
2015	122	n/a	n/a	75.4
2016	122	11.0	11.0	72.1
2017	160	14.2	11.2	n/a
2018	172	14.2	12.0	n/a
2019	179	10.5	17.0	n/a
2020	147	12.0	12.2	n/a
2021	120	12.0	10.0	n/a
2022	99	10.5	9.4	n/a
2023	78	8.0	9.7	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,715
2022	$8,501
2023	$10,338

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 765^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 780^th of 867 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton)	30.3	46.2	15.9%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton)	45.2	33.3	11.9%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton)	28.3	19	9.3%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton)	28.6	18.8	9.8%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton)	14.9	0	14.9%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton)	7.7	0	7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	179	78	56.4%
African American	79	30	62%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	84	42	50%
Two or More Races	11	5	54.5%

Schools Near Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)			Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton	Public, Charter	9-12	251 Erdiel Dr	Dayton	45415	Montgomery County	Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 813-8592	78	8	9.7		42 (53.8%)	30 (38.5%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.4%)	2.7	852^nd of 864 public high schools	1.4%		6.4	780^th of 867 public high schools	10.0%	72			26.7							6.7	17.6		0.0	$10,338
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School	Public, Charter	6-12	250 Shoup Mill Rd	Dayton	45415	Montgomery County	Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 281-1480	316	20	15.8		20 (6.3%)	279 (88.3%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	16.8	684^th of 864 public high schools	20.8%		8.4	756^th of 867 public high schools	12.8%	72	19.4	53.8	29.5	0.0	8.2	5.6	12.5	26.5	22.2	50.0	41.7	3.3	8.1	$11,529
Meadowdale High School	Public	9-12	3873 Whitestone Ct	Dayton	45416	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-7030	572	38	15.0		55 (9.6%)	481 (84.1%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.5%)	9	748^th of 864 public high schools	13.4%		4.9	810^th of 867 public high schools	6.6%	62		41.6	33.6							24.8	26.4	12.0	11.2	$13,603
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1675 Woodman Dr	Dayton	45432	Greene County	Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 281-2316	84	3	28.0		12 (14.3%)	66 (78.6%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	3 (3.6%)	8.1	761^st of 864 public high schools	11.9%					(n/a)		38.5										7.7	5.3	$11,242
The Dayton School	Public, Charter	9-12	3237 West Siebethnaler Ave	Dayton	45406	Montgomery County	The Dayton School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(330) 620-5861	29	5	5.8		1 (3.4%)	24 (82.8%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)	1.9	863^rd of 864 public high schools	0.1%					(n/a)										9.1			0.0	$7,849
Northridge High School	Public	9-12	2011 Timber Ln	Dayton	45414	Montgomery County	Northridge Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 275-7469	422	22	19.1		250 (59.2%)	106 (25.1%)	24 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (9.5%)	13.7	707^th of 864 public high schools	18.2%		18.6	674^th of 867 public high schools	22.3%	33		46.7	48.8							23.2	39.7	7.7	13.4	$14,725
Gem City Career Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1721 N Main St	Dayton	45405	Montgomery County	Gem City Career Prep High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 274-2841	118	3	47.2		11 (9.3%)	96 (81.4%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.8%)	4.5	814^th of 864 public high schools	5.8%		2.4	858^th of 867 public high schools	1.0%	44		0.0	25.0								8.3	10.0	10.0	$10,870
Thurgood Marshall High School	Public	9-12	4447 Hoover Ave	Dayton	45417	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-6610	500	35	14.2		42 (8.4%)	417 (83.4%)	15 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.4%)	3.7	831^st of 864 public high schools	3.8%		6	785^th of 867 public high schools	9.5%	46		36.0	14.1							5.9	7.8	2.1	3.6	$12,646
Trotwood-Madison High School	Public	9-12	4440 N Union Rd	Trotwood	45426	Montgomery County	Trotwood-Madison City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 854-4908	770	41	18.7		48 (6.2%)	682 (88.6%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.8%)	12.2	713^th of 864 public high schools	17.5%		12.2	726^th of 867 public high schools	16.3%	13		46.2	49.3							26.8	31.8	5.2	8.1	$14,979
Dayton Business Technology High School	Public, Charter	9-12	348 W 1st St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton Business Technology High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 225-3989	69	7	9.8		5 (7.2%)	56 (81.2%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.7%)	4	822^nd of 864 public high schools	4.9%		3.8	835^th of 867 public high schools	3.7%	13		30.8	20.0									0.0	0.0	$19,313

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