Summit Academy High School serves 53 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
River Heights Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Summit Academy High School?
53 students attend Summit Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Summit Academy High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Academy High School?
Summit Academy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Academy High School offer ?
Summit Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Summit Academy High School part of?
Summit Academy High School is part of River Heights Academy School District.
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