Summary:
Summit Academy Secondary - Canton is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the Canton, Ohio area, with a total enrollment of 67 students. The school has a diverse student population, but struggles with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and relatively low per-student funding.
Despite its diverse student body, which is 67.16% White, 14.93% African American, and 17.91% two or more races, Summit Academy Secondary - Canton has proficiency rates well below the state averages across all subject areas tested, ranking in the bottom 10% of Ohio high schools. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 52.1% is more than double the state average, which likely contributes to the low academic achievement.
With per-student spending of $6,875, the school's funding is on the lower end, which may be a factor in its struggles. Addressing the challenges of low academic performance, high absenteeism, and inadequate funding should be a top priority for Summit Academy Secondary - Canton in order to improve outcomes for its students.
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