Summit Academy North

ROMULUS, Michigan — 3 schools

1,569
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,441
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Summit Academy North operates 3 public schools serving 1,569 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,574 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wayne County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,441 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 2.2% local, 77.0% state, and 20.8% 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. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #461 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 466:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 52.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.5% African American, 24.6% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Summit Academy North Elementary School accounts for 40.8% of all Summit Academy North student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Summit Academy North-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 North has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 64.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Summit Academy North student-counselor ratio is 466:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Summit Academy North chronic absenteeism rate is 52.7% — 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?

20.8%
Federal
77.0%
State
2.2%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
461 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Summit Academy North.

White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 65.5%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 1.3%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
466:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
52.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Summit Academy North

School Enrollment
Summit Academy North Elementary School
Charter
642
Summit Academy North High School
Charter
547
Summit Academy North Middle School
Charter
385

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Summit Academy North?

Summit Academy North has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,569 students.

How much does Summit Academy North spend per student?

Summit Academy North spends $12,441 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #461 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Summit Academy North?

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

What is the demographic composition of Summit Academy North?

Summit Academy North students are 65.5% African American, 24.6% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Summit Academy North?

Summit Academy North has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #461 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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