Serving 70 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain 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 Community School Alternative Learners-lorain's student population of 70 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2703 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
7%
Black
13%
17%
White
56%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain's ranking?
Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is ranked #2703 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain often compared to?
Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorainis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Community School - Painesville, Summit Alternative Learnerswarren Middle & Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain?
70 students attend Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain?
Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain offer ?
Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain part of?
Summit Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is part of Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain School District.
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