Enrollment
23
High
DISTRICT 380 · STATE 761
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 370294003676
The Summit Academy
75 Crawford St, Marion, NC 28752 · (828) 652-1266 · McDowell County
GRADES 06–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL23 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
5.8:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
20 students
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 9 | 5 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 3 | 13% |
| Grade 11 | 11 | 48% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 13% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
NC EOG / EOC 2024-25 . % Grade Level Proficient (Level 3+)English Language Arts
12.5%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: NC EOG / EOC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where The Summit Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 23 | #590 of 598 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About The Summit Academy
The Summit Academy is a small high school serving families in Marion, North Carolina. It serves 23 students in grades 6 through 12. The average among high schools in North Carolina is roughly 761 students; this school is 97% smaller than that.
Enrollment across the 16 schools in McDowell County Schools totals 5,712 students.
Most students at The Summit Academy are White: 87% of enrollment. Other groups include 9% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. County-wide, about 88% of residents are White.
The Summit Academy counts 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 5.8 students for each one. Among high schools in North Carolina, the typical ratio is 19.6:1. About 87% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in McDowell County, the average is 98%.
Federal survey data for McDowell County show that median household income is about $57,168, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 18% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. A total of 16 public schools operate in McDowell County, serving about 5,712 students.
The school nearest to The Summit Academy is Marion Elementary School, at a distance of about 0.7 miles. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Town: Distant, or in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
McDowell County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
44,817
Census ACS
Median income
$57,168
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
5,712 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in McDowell County Schools
- McDowell High SchoolHigh · 1,379 students
- West McDowell Middle SchoolMiddle · 550 students
- Glenwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 435 students
- East McDowell Middle SchoolMiddle · 392 students
- West Marion Elementary SchoolElementary · 390 students
- Old Fort Elementary SchoolElementary · 360 students
Other schools in Marion
- McDowell High SchoolHigh · 1,379 students
- West McDowell Middle SchoolMiddle · 550 students
- Glenwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 435 students
- East McDowell Middle SchoolMiddle · 392 students
- West Marion Elementary SchoolElementary · 390 students
- Marion Elementary SchoolElementary · 333 students
Nearby schools
- Marion Elementary School0.7 mi · 333
- East McDowell Middle School0.8 mi · 392
- Eastfield Global Magnet School1.3 mi · 279
- Foothills Community School1.8 mi · 200
- McDowell High School1.9 mi · 1,379
- McDowell Virtual Academy2.2 mi · 99
Frequently asked questions
About The Summit AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at The Summit Academy?
The Summit Academy enrolls approximately 23 students in grades 06-12.
Is The Summit Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
The Summit Academy is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does The Summit Academy have?
The Summit Academy employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.8:1.
How diverse is The Summit Academy?
The Summit Academy reports a student body of 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
What district is The Summit Academy in?
The Summit Academy is part of McDowell County Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.