Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

Summary:

Summit Academy Secondary - Akron is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Akron, Ohio, with a small student population of 55 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Akron City high schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in Ohio.

Summit Academy Secondary - Akron has shown fluctuating four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.0% to 100.0% over the past five years, which is a relatively strong metric compared to the state average. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.2% to 58.1% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Copley High School (18.2%) and Akron STEM High School (22.6%). Academically, the school's proficiency rates on Ohio state tests are consistently below the state averages across all subject areas.

When compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as Akron Early College High School, Summit Academy Secondary - Akron significantly underperforms. The school's performance on state tests also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's White, male, and low socioeconomic status students performing particularly poorly, ranking in the bottom quartile of Akron City high schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

464 S Hawkins Ave
Akron, OH 44320-1228

(330) 434-2343

District: Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

SchoolDigger Rank:
734^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,070

Student/teacher ratio: 6.0

Number of students: 54

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.0%

African American:

27.8%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Summit Academy Secondary - Akron ranks worse than 85% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63%), African American (27.8%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron is 6. (See more...)

Compare Summit Academy Secondary - Akron employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron is $11,070.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Summit Academy Secondary - Akron:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Academy Secondary - Akron 734^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Summit Academy Secondary - Akron in the ranking list.)

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Summit Academy Secondary - Akron:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Academy Secondary - Akron 706^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

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Rank History for all students at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	13.17	694^th	756	8.2%
2008	4.62	725^th	767	5.5%
2009	22.63	692^nd	791	12.5%
2010	22.93	705^th	819	13.9%
2011	23.18	699^th	818	14.5%
2012	7.58	767^th	832	7.8%
2013	11.59	704^th	767	8.2%
2014	10.84	706^th	769	8.2%
2015	17.29	683^rd	778	12.2%
2016	22.52	662^nd	784	15.6%
2017	12.07	682^nd	773	11.8%
2018	10.46	700^th	800	12.5%
2019	11.84	711^th	836	15.0%
2021	7.50	744^th	819	9.2%
2022	9.66	721^st	836	13.8%
2023	20.06	670^th	867	22.7%
2024	9.76	734^th	864	15.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.76	274^th	614	55.4%
2024	48.55	248^th	598	58.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	8.22	682^nd	758	10.0%
2019	20.94	646^th	779	17.1%
2021	12.03	672^nd	763	11.9%
2022	15.13	654^th	773	15.4%
2023	25.64	624^th	805	22.5%
2024	13.34	698^th	822	15.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	43.96	273^rd	550	50.4%
2019	60.33	180^th	628	71.3%
2021	35.66	377^th	596	36.7%
2022	35.93	355^th	606	41.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	5.75	700^th	763	8.3%
2019	11.68	695^th	792	12.2%
2021	7.76	698^th	778	10.3%
2022	8.83	710^th	808	12.1%
2023	18.57	665^th	819	18.8%
2024	13.01	684^th	816	16.2%

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Rank History for White students at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	2.47	690^th	718	3.9%
2021	1.29	719^th	727	1.1%
2022	2.51	721^st	749	3.7%
2023	7.60	694^th	756	8.2%
2024	11.30	672^nd	754	10.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	21	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
2006	36	11	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	49
2007	40	16	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	60
2008	37	17	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	56
2009	40	15	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	2	60
2010	33	13	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	49
2011	40	15	0	1	2	0	1	0	59
2012	39	15	0	1	1	0	3	0	59
2013	46	20	0	2	1	0	3	0	72
2014	50	25	0	3	1	0	7	0	86
2015	37	19	0	3	1	0	6	0	66
2016	32	25	0	2	1	0	5	0	65
2017	37	30	0	3	0	0	3	0	73
2018	41	33	0	5	0	0	2	0	81
2019	40	27	0	3	0	0	1	0	71
2020	40	18	0	3	0	0	6	0	67
2021	47	17	0	1	0	0	6	0	71
2022	36	22	0	0	0	0	6	0	64
2023	37	12	0	0	0	0	6	0	55
2024	34	15	0	0	0	0	5	0	54

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Secondary - Akron

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	31	n/a	n/a	0
2006	49	n/a	n/a	0
2007	60	8.9	6.7	87.7
2008	56	6.0	9.3	n/a
2009	60	6.0	10.0	84.5
2010	49	7.0	7.0	83.3
2011	59	8.0	7.3	71.2
2012	59	9.0	6.5	61
2013	72	15.0	4.8	54.2
2014	86	14.0	6.1	61.6
2015	66	n/a	n/a	65.2
2016	65	9.0	7.2	66.2
2017	73	6.8	10.6	n/a
2018	81	7.5	10.8	n/a
2019	71	7.5	9.4	n/a
2020	67	6.9	9.6	n/a
2021	71	6.8	10.3	n/a
2022	64	7.3	8.7	n/a
2023	55	7.3	7.5	n/a
2024	54	9.0	6.0	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 Secondary - Akron

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	31	n/a	n/a	0
2006	49	n/a	n/a	0
2007	60	8.9	6.7	87.7
2008	56	6.0	9.3	n/a
2009	60	6.0	10.0	84.5
2010	49	7.0	7.0	83.3
2011	59	8.0	7.3	71.2
2012	59	9.0	6.5	61
2013	72	15.0	4.8	54.2
2014	86	14.0	6.1	61.6
2015	66	n/a	n/a	65.2
2016	65	9.0	7.2	66.2
2017	73	6.8	10.6	n/a
2018	81	7.5	10.8	n/a
2019	71	7.5	9.4	n/a
2020	67	6.9	9.6	n/a
2021	71	6.8	10.3	n/a
2022	64	7.3	8.7	n/a
2023	55	7.3	7.5	n/a
2024	54	9.0	6.0	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 Secondary - Akron

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,231
2022	$8,333
2023	$8,365
2024	$11,070

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 711^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 670^th of 867 High schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Summit Academy Secondary - Akron)	60	50	10%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Summit Academy Secondary - Akron)	41.7	75	33.3%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Summit Academy Secondary - Akron)	25	33.3	8.3%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Summit Academy Secondary - Akron)	23.1	25	1.9%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Summit Academy Secondary - Akron)	30.8	8.3	22.5%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	71	55	22.5%
African American	27	12	55.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	40	37	7.5%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%

Schools Near Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

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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 (2024)
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 Secondary - Akron	Public, Charter	9-12	464 S Hawkins Ave	Akron	44320	Summit County	Summit Academy Secondary - Akron	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 434-2343	54	9	6.0		34 (63.0%)	15 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.3%)	9.8	734^th of 864 public high schools	15.0%		20.1	670^th of 867 public high schools	22.7%	64			46.7							26.7	26.7	6.7	0.0	$11,070
Buchtel Community Learning Center	Public	6-12	1040 Copley Rd	Akron	44320	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 873-3300	903	78	11.5		31 (3.4%)	771 (85.4%)	39 (4.3%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (6.1%)	10.6	725^th of 864 public high schools	16.1%		4.7	814^th of 867 public high schools	6.1%	89	11.7	50.5	39.6	2.3	6.9	1.6	15.1	17.9	15.0	19.6	22.7	11.2	12.1	$15,774
Firestone Community Learning Center	Public	9-12	470 Castle Blvd	Akron	44313	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 873-3315	1,085	82	13.2		329 (30.3%)	579 (53.4%)	56 (5.2%)	15 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (9.6%)	27	632^nd of 864 public high schools	26.9%		26.1	644^th of 867 public high schools	25.7%	12		62.6	58.8							36.2	52.6	15.2	27.7	$15,433
Towpath Trail High School	Public, Charter	9-12	275 W Market St	Akron	44303	Summit County	Towpath Trail High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(234) 542-0102	570	23	24.5		274 (48.1%)	199 (34.9%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (14.4%)	4.6	813^th of 864 public high schools	5.9%		8	762^nd of 867 public high schools	12.1%	51		30.2	25.9							18.5	15.2	1.7	9.5	$8,369
Akron Early College High School	Public	9-12	225 S. Main St.	Akron	44308	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 761-1661	375	13	28.8		94 (25.1%)	116 (30.9%)	17 (4.5%)	123 (32.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.7%)	88.4	13^th of 864 public high schools	98.5%		87.9	18^th of 867 public high schools	97.9%	5		80.7	100.0							94.9	96.0	84.9	100.0	$11,772
Akron STEM High School	Public	9-12	123 S Forge St	Akron	44308	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 761-1661	329	24	14.0		123 (37.4%)	127 (38.6%)	8 (2.4%)	42 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.8%)	55.9	389^th of 864 public high schools	55.0%		45.7	502^nd of 867 public high schools	42.1%	113		81.3	86.7							60.4	72.3	35.4	37.3	$16,104
Akron Career Technical High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1115 S Main St	Akron	44301	Summit County	Akron Career Technical High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(234) 888-6050	83	11	7.9		10 (12.0%)	56 (67.5%)	5 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (13.3%)	3.9	827^th of 864 public high schools	4.3%		6.5	779^th of 867 public high schools	10.1%	48			16.7							18.2		0.0	0.0	$13,967
Akron Alternative Academy	Public	10-12	65 Steiner Ave	Akron	44301	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-3262	107	9	11.8		22 (20.6%)	61 (57.0%)	7 (6.5%)	9 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.5%)								(n/a)		0.0												$22,891
North High School	Public	9-12	985 Gorge Blvd	Akron	44310	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-2665	920	68	13.5		93 (10.1%)	303 (32.9%)	152 (16.5%)	318 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (5.8%)	10.4	728^th of 864 public high schools	15.7%		10.6	737^th of 867 public high schools	15.0%	9		41.7	38.9							32.4	20.7	11.4	19.9	$15,072
Copley High School	Public	9-12	3807 Ridgewood Rd	Copley	44321	Summit County	Copley-Fairlawn City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 664-4822	945	67	14.1	24.6%	683 (72.3%)	129 (13.7%)	43 (4.6%)	28 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (6.3%)	68.9	212^th of 864 public high schools	75.5%		68.1	222^nd of 867 public high schools	74.4%	10		76.8	80.7							73.9	80.0	58.2	66.9	$15,398

Frequently Asked Questions about Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

How many students attend Summit Academy Secondary - Akron?

In the 2023-24 school year, 54 students attended Summit Academy Secondary - Akron.

What is the racial makeup of Summit Academy Secondary - Akron?

Students at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron are 63% White, 28% African American, 9% Two or more races.

Is Summit Academy Secondary - Akron a good school?

Summit Academy Secondary - Akron ranks in the bottom 15.0% of Ohio high schools.

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