Serving 91 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton's student population of 91 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton 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 For Alternative Learn-canton is 0.53, 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
#2773 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
13%
17%
White
65%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton's ranking?
Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton is ranked #2773 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton?
91 students attend Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton?
Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton offer ?
Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton part of?
Summit Community School For Alternative Learn-canton is part of Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-Canton School District.
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