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#1326 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 42% in state

Summit Academy North High School

High School · Summit Academy North · Romulus, MI

A charter high school in Romulus, MI where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

18601 MIDDLEBELT RD, Romulus, MI 48174

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation10.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1
District spending per student$12,381
Chronic Absenteeism44%

Students at Summit Academy North High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 40% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Summit Academy North High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,967/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Romulus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,675

Median home value

$151,500

Median rent

$1,053/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48174; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Huron High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–123.3 mi793Compare →
Maple Grove Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–124.1 mi105Compare →
Trillium AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–124.1 mi665Compare →
Woodhaven High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.410–124.1 mi1,205Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Summit Academy North

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Summit Academy North High School is listed in Summit Academy North; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Summit Academy North High School

Summit Academy North High School is a public high school in Romulus, MI, part of Summit Academy North, serving approximately 562 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,326 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Summit Academy North High School

What grades does Summit Academy North High School serve?

Summit Academy North High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Summit Academy North High School?

Summit Academy North High School has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy North High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy North High School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Summit Academy North High School rank in MI?

Summit Academy North High School ranks #1,326 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Summit Academy North High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Summit Academy North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Summit Academy North High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy North High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Summit Academy North High School a charter school?

Yes, Summit Academy North High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Summit Academy North High School a Title I school?

No, Summit Academy North High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Academy North High School?

69.4% of students at Summit Academy North High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
562
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 48174)
31,809
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
38
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48174; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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