Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Summit Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Academy 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 Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain's student population of 75 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3080 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
12%
17%
White
58%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
6%
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 Alternative Learners-lorain's ranking?
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is ranked #3080 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain often compared to?
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorainis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Academy Alternative Learnerswarren Middle & Secondary 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 52% 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 Alternative Learners-lorain?
75 students attend Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain?
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain 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 Alternative Learners-lorain offer ?
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain part of?
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is part of Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain School District.
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