Summit Academy Secondary - Akron

summitacademies.org/schools/akron-secondary/

Charter School 60 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Summit Academy Secondary – Akron is a specialized public charter school designed to provide a supportive educational environment for students who learn differently. The school serves students in grades 6 through 12, focusing specifically on those who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD. By utilizing a therapeutic approach to education, the school aims to minimize traditional classroom stressors, allowing students to focus on academic growth while building the social and emotional skills necessary for success.

The curriculum at Summit Academy is structured to be highly individualized, incorporating small class sizes and personalized instruction to meet the unique needs of each student. In addition to core academics, the school emphasizes a “therapeutic classroom” model that integrates social-emotional learning into the daily routine. This environment is designed to foster a sense of belonging and confidence, helping students overcome academic barriers and prepare for post-secondary education, vocational training, or independent living.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Black	23
Two or More	6

White
31 (51.7%)
Black
23 (38.3%)
Two or More
6 (10.0%)

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 Secondary - Akron
Phone:	(330)434-2343
Website:	http://summitacademies.org/schools/akron-secondary/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 23

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 8