SUMMIT ACADEMY COMMUNITY SCHOOL ALTERNATIVE LEARNERS -XENIA

Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners -Xenia is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners -Xenia school district, located in Xenia, OH with about 194 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 10th 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 16 teachers, Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners -Xenia has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Community School – Xenia is part of a specialized network of non-profit charter schools in Ohio dedicated to supporting students with specific learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD. The Xenia campus operates with a therapeutic approach, emphasizing a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment designed to minimize distractions and address the unique social-emotional and academic challenges of its students. By integrating specialized instruction with behavioral support, the school aims to help children who may have struggled in traditional educational settings find a path toward academic and personal success.

Beyond standard academics, the school places a significant focus on "therapeutic intervention," which includes small class sizes and a curriculum that incorporates social-emotional learning alongside core subjects. The staff works closely with students to build confidence, foster emotional regulation, and develop individualized education plans (IEPs) that cater to each child’s specific developmental milestones. For families in the Xenia area, Summit Academy serves as a vital resource for students who require a more tailored, inclusive, and psychologically informed approach to their schooling than what is typically available in a conventional public school environment.

For more information, contact Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners -Xenia at (937) 372-5210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.