Summit Academy School - Lorain

summitacademies.org/schools/lorain-middle/

Charter School 75 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Summit Academy School in Lorain is a specialized educational institution that focuses on supporting students with unique learning needs, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD. As part of a larger network of tuition-free public community schools in Ohio, the Lorain campus provides a therapeutic and structured environment designed to minimize distractions and address the social-emotional challenges often faced by students who struggle in traditional classroom settings.

The school emphasizes a "therapeutic education" model, which integrates academic instruction with social-emotional learning and behavioral support. By maintaining smaller class sizes and employing staff trained in trauma-informed care and specialized interventions, Summit Academy aims to create a safe, supportive space where students can build confidence and academic competence. Their approach focuses on helping students overcome barriers to learning, ultimately preparing them for success in future academic or vocational pursuits.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Academy School - Lorain
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	14
Black	4
Two or More	11

White
46 (61.3 %)
Hispanic
14 (18.7 %)
Two or More
11 (14.7 %)
Black
4 (5.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Summit Academy School - Lorain
Phone:	(440)288-0448
Website:	http://summitacademies.org/schools/lorain-middle/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 11

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 6