SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 344 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th 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 37 teachers, SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 CHARTER SCHOOL, located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with the mission of preparing students for success in college and beyond, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a strong focus on character development and community responsibility. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, Summit Academy aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in an area historically underserved by traditional public education options.
The school is well-known for its small class sizes and personalized approach, which allows educators to tailor instruction to individual student needs and foster close mentorship relationships. In addition to core academics, Summit Academy integrates college readiness programming early in the students' middle school experience, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the demands of higher education. With its location on Huntington Street, the school serves as a central hub for the Red Hook community, maintaining a commitment to high expectations and long-term student success.
For more information, contact SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL at (718) 875-1403 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11231
(718) 875-1403
http://www.sacsny.org
SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 344 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
NYC BOE OFFICE OF CHARTER SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT - District:
- SUMMIT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 344
- Teachers:
- 37.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 344 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 47.1%
- Black or African American
- 46.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.2%
- White
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.