Summary:
Summit Academy Charter School is the sole high school in the data set, serving grades 6-12 in Brooklyn, New York. As a public charter school, it is part of the Summit Academy Charter School district, which is ranked 768 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school faces significant challenges in supporting student learning and achievement. Its performance on the New York State Assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics was significantly lower than the state averages, particularly in 6th and 8th grade. However, the school did perform better than the state on the U.S. History and Government Regents exam, suggesting a relative strength in its social studies curriculum and instruction. The school also has a high rate of chronic absenteeism at 31.5%, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.
Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.7, indicating small class sizes, the school serves a population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged, with over 91% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing attendance issues, improving instructional practices, and providing targeted support for these students may be important areas of focus for the school's leadership and the broader district.
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