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Summit Academy Charter School
High School · Summit Academy Charter School · Brooklyn, NY
A charter high school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27 HUNTINGTON ST, Brooklyn, NY 11231
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Summit Academy Charter School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 68 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summit Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$138,485
Median home value
$1,678,900
Median rent
$2,474/mo
College educated
69.1%
Homeownership
31%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Collaborative StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| South Brooklyn Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Boerum Hill School for International Studies (the)Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 325 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Summit Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $32,236NCES 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 Charter School is listed in SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Academy Charter School
Summit Academy Charter School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Summit Academy Charter School, serving approximately 256 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,122 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Academy Charter School
What grades does Summit Academy Charter School serve?
Summit Academy Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Summit Academy Charter School?
Summit Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Charter School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Academy Charter School rank in NY?
Summit Academy Charter School ranks #3,122 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Summit Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy Charter School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Summit Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Summit Academy Charter 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 Charter School a Title I school?
No, Summit Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Academy Charter School?
91.0% of students at Summit Academy Charter 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.6%
- Phone
- (718) 875-1403
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 11231)
- 39,704
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 11231; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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