Serving 82 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 54%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown's student population of 82 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
“They are definitely family.”
School Rankings
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown 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 Secondary - Youngstown is 0.67, 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
#3142 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
35%
17%
White
44%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
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 #3142 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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 21-39%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown?
82 students attend Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown?
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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