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#2233 of 3,441 schools in OH
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
High School · Summit Academy Secondary - Akron · Akron, OH
A charter high school in Akron, OH where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
464 S Hawkins Ave, Akron, OH 44320
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Summit Academy Secondary - Akron sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Akron), 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
$40,013
Median home value
$102,600
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44320; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Elms SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Buchtel Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 903 | Compare → |
| Firestone Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,085 | Compare → |
| Towpath Trail High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,927NCES 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 Secondary - Akron is listed in Summit Academy Secondary - Akron; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron is a public high school in Akron, OH, part of Summit Academy Secondary - Akron, serving approximately 54 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,233 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
What grades does Summit Academy Secondary - Akron serve?
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Summit Academy Secondary - Akron?
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Secondary - Akron is 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 Secondary - Akron rank in OH?
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron ranks #2,233 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Summit Academy Secondary - Akron's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Secondary - Akron?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy Secondary - Akron has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Summit Academy Secondary - Akron a charter school?
Yes, Summit Academy Secondary - Akron is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Summit Academy Secondary - Akron a Title I school?
No, Summit Academy Secondary - Akron is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Summit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (330) 434-2343
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 44320)
- 18,134
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 · 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 44320; 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
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