Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain

Lorain, Ohio — 1 schools

63
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,871
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain operates 1 public schools serving 63 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 69 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lorain County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,871 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 0.3% local, 60.5% state, and 39.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

and 66.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.5% White, 26.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% African American across the district's schools.

Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain accounts for 100.0% of all Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain chronic absenteeism rate is 66.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

39.1%
Federal
60.5%
State
0.3%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lorain County county, where this district is located.

$933
Studio/mo
$1,058
1 BR/mo
$1,279
2 BR/mo
$1,646
3 BR/mo
$1,760
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain.

White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
African American 8.7%
Multiracial 5.8%
Other 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

66.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain

School Enrollment
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain
Charter
69

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain?

Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 63 students.

How much does Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain spend per student?

Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain spends $27,871 per student.

What is the average rent near Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lorain County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain?

Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain students are 56.5% White, 26.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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