Serving 150 students in grades 8-12, Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown's student population of 150 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3182 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
36%
17%
White
49%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown's ranking?
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown is ranked #3182 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown?
The graduation rate of Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown is 50-59%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown?
150 students attend Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown?
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown offer ?
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown part of?
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown is part of Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown School District.
In what neighborhood is Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown located?
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown is located in the Lansingville neighborhood of Youngstown, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Lansingville.
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