SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

www.sacsny.org

Charter School 290 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Summit Academy Charter School, located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with the mission of preparing students for success in college and beyond, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a strong focus on character development and community responsibility. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, Summit Academy aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in an area historically underserved by traditional public education options.

The school is well-known for its small class sizes and personalized approach, which allows educators to tailor instruction to individual student needs and foster close mentorship relationships. In addition to core academics, Summit Academy integrates college readiness programming early in the students' middle school experience, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the demands of higher education. With its location on Huntington Street, the school serves as a central hub for the Red Hook community, maintaining a commitment to high expectations and long-term student success.

290

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	203
Black	77
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
203 (70.0%)
Black
77 (26.6%)
White
4 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)875-1403
Website:	http://www.sacsny.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 32

Grade 9 66

Grade 10 60

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 39