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Summit Academy Secondary - Canton

High School · Summit Academy Secondary - Canton · Canton, OH

A charter high school in Canton, OH where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2400 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44709

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2021)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-29.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$23,597
Chronic Absenteeism40%

Students at Summit Academy Secondary - Canton score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 58 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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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The neighborhood

Where Summit Academy Secondary - Canton 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,583/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), 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

$53,144

Median home value

$149,400

Median rent

$818/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44709; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Mckinley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.69–120.8 mi2,130Compare →
Bulldog Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.83–121.7 mi224Compare →
Choices Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.811–121.7 mi192Compare →
Canton Harbor High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–122.3 mi127Compare →

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 Secondary - Canton

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,597NCES 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 - Canton is listed in Summit Academy Secondary - Canton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Summit Academy Secondary - Canton

Summit Academy Secondary - Canton is a public high school in Canton, OH, part of Summit Academy Secondary - Canton, serving approximately 70 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,555 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Summit Academy Secondary - Canton

What grades does Summit Academy Secondary - Canton serve?

Summit Academy Secondary - Canton serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Summit Academy Secondary - Canton?

Summit Academy Secondary - Canton has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Secondary - Canton?

The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Secondary - Canton is 17.5:1. 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 - Canton rank in OH?

Summit Academy Secondary - Canton ranks #2,555 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Summit Academy Secondary - Canton's MySchoolScout rating?

Summit Academy Secondary - Canton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 - Canton?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy Secondary - Canton has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Summit Academy Secondary - Canton a charter school?

Yes, Summit Academy Secondary - Canton 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 - Canton a Title I school?

No, Summit Academy Secondary - Canton is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Stark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.0%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 44709)
18,917
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
43.2
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 44709; 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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