Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown | Youngstown, OH (For STEM)

About Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown

Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown is a public charter high school in Youngstown, Ohio, serving about 78 students in grades 8-12. It is acknowledged as one of the top schools for its specialized mission and boasts a very supportive 10:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for a personalized instructional focus. The school is a multicultural community celebrating diversity; approximately 64% minority enrollment, and is committed to providing a safe and therapeutic learning environment for economically disadvantaged scholars.The academy is a leading school for students with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders, known for its innovative style of learning. The curriculum combines therapeutic martial arts and social-emotional learning to foster academic success and self-control. Performance data shows a Math Proficiency of 5% and Reading Proficiency of 12%. The funding is good with a per pupil expenditure of around $14,642 to help support its wide range of services. Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown is one of the best schools that provide a nurturing atmosphere to prepare students for successful post-secondary transitions and life-long independence, and it is one of the best high schools in Ohio.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%

Reading 12%

State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 12% in Reading.

7

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

99

Total Students

$71518

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 44.44%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 2.02%

Black 34.34%

Two+ Races 19.19%

Native Am. 0%

White

44.44%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

2.02%

Black

34.34%

Two+ Races

19.19%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 99

45.45%

45 Female

54.55%

54 Male

Student Population

99 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

61 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown Contact Information

Address

2800 Shady Run Rd, Youngstown, OH, 44502

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Phone

(234) 228-8235

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Website

http://summitacademies.org/schools/youngstown-secondary/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

On October 23, 2025, Summit Academy Secondary – Youngstown hosted a College and Trade School Fair that provided students an opportunity to learn about postsecondary options by talking to representatives from Choffin Career and Technical Center, Kent State University, Laurel Technical Institute, Raphael’s School of Beauty and Sheet Metal Workers Local 33. The school received a Bronze Recognition Award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce for the PBIS program, which recognizes students daily for safety, respect, full participation and honest feedback.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q4. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q5. Does Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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