The Summit Academy serves 23 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Summit Academy's student population of 23 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Summit Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
Hispanic
9%
22%
White
87%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Summit Academy?
23 students attend The Summit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of The Summit Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Summit Academy?
The Summit Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Summit Academy offer ?
The Summit Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Summit Academy part of?
The Summit Academy is part of Mcdowell County Schools.
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