Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Summit Academy Community School - Dayton 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton's student population of 39 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
We design, develop, and deliver educational opportunities in a therapeutic environment so everyone can learn.
School Rankings
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton 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 - Dayton 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
#3045 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
20%
17%
White
49%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
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 - Dayton's ranking?
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton is ranked #3045 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Summit Academy Community School - Dayton often compared to?
Summit Academy Community School - Daytonis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners -xenia, Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati, Horizon Science Academy-dayton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Summit Academy Community School - Dayton?
39 students attend Summit Academy Community School - Dayton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Summit Academy Community School - Dayton students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Academy Community School - Dayton?
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Academy Community School - Dayton offer ?
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Academy Community School - Dayton part of?
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton is part of Summit Academy Community School - Dayton School District.
In what neighborhood is Summit Academy Community School - Dayton located?
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton is located in the DeWeese neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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