SUMMIT ACADEMY-YOUNGSTOWN

Summit Academy-Youngstown is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Summit Academy-Youngstown school district, located in Youngstown, OH with about 210 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Summit Academy-Youngstown has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Summit Academy-Youngstown is a specialized public charter school dedicated to serving students in grades K–8 who face academic and behavioral challenges, particularly those associated with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Located on North Schenley Avenue, the school operates under the broader Summit Academy network, which is known for its therapeutic approach to education. By integrating highly structured academic instruction with specialized behavioral support, the school aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment that helps students manage their unique learning needs while meeting state educational standards.

A defining characteristic of Summit Academy-Youngstown is its low student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for individualized attention and the implementation of personalized educational plans. The school emphasizes a "therapeutic classroom" model where social-emotional learning is just as prioritized as core subjects like math, reading, and science. By fostering a culture of acceptance and specialized intervention, the school strives to build students’ confidence, improve social skills, and prepare them for long-term academic success in a setting that might otherwise be overwhelming in a traditional public school environment.

For more information, contact Summit Academy-Youngstown at (330) 259-0421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.