- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Romulus, MI
Summit Academy North High School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Academy North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260022501195Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Academy North High School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Romulus · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Academy North High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Academy North High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Romulus, MI.
School address
District: Summit Academy North · Michigan
NCES ID 260022501195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Summit Academy North High School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 260022501195 · Romulus, MI High · MID · CHARTER
547 enr · 20.3:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit Academy North Elementary School (642 students)
Summit Academy North High School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Summit Academy North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit Academy
Summit Academy North Elementary School
642 students
- This school
Summit Academy North High School
547 students
- Summit Academy
Summit Academy North Middle School
385 students
What this shows Summit Academy North High School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Academy North High School compares
Summit Academy North High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 61.1%
White 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Summit Academy North High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Summit Academy North reports $12,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Academy North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy North Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Academy North Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Academy North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Academy North High School
How many students attend Summit Academy North High School?
Summit Academy North High School has 547 students enrolled. It is a high school in Romulus, MI. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy North High School is 20.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Academy North High School?
57.1% of students at Summit Academy North High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Academy North High School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Academy North High School is African American at 61.1% of enrollment, in Romulus, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Academy North High School?
Summit Academy North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit Academy North High School rank among public schools in Romulus?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Academy North High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Romulus, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Romulus on the city page.
What other schools are in Summit Academy North?
Besides Summit Academy North High School, Summit Academy North also operates Summit Academy North Elementary School (642 students) and Summit Academy North Middle School (385 students). See the Summit Academy North district page for the complete list.