Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton's student population of 138 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue and White
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2768 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
19%
17%
White
52%
65%
Two or more races
25%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
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 Community School For Alternative Learn-canton's ranking?
Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton is ranked #2768 out of 3,181 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton?
138 students attend Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton?
Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton offer ?
Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton part of?
Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton is part of Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-Canton School District.
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