Serving 54 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Summit Academy Community School-columbus 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit Academy Community School-columbus's student population of 54 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Summit Academy Community School-columbus 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 Community School-columbus is 0.55, 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
#2713 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Academy Community School-columbus's ranking?
Summit Academy Community School-columbus is ranked #2713 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Summit Academy Community School-columbus often compared to?
Summit Academy Community School-columbusis often viewed alongside schools like Oakstone Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Summit Academy Community School-columbus?
54 students attend Summit Academy Community School-columbus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Summit Academy Community School-columbus students are Black, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Academy Community School-columbus?
Summit Academy Community School-columbus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Academy Community School-columbus offer ?
Summit Academy Community School-columbus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Academy Community School-columbus part of?
Summit Academy Community School-columbus is part of Summit Academy Community School-Columbus School District.
In what neighborhood is Summit Academy Community School-columbus located?
Summit Academy Community School-columbus is located in the South Columbus neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 43 other public schools located in South Columbus.
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