Summit Academy Charter School

Summit Academy Charter School, serving grades 6-12 in Brooklyn, is a college-preparatory institution dedicated to bridging educational gaps for students in underserved communities. The school emphasizes mastery of core subjects, character building, and community leadership, aiming to prepare students for college acceptance and success. Parents and students frequently praise the supportive, family-like atmosphere, highlighting caring teachers and staff who foster a comfortable learning environment. Many note significant academic improvement for students who previously struggled. The school offers individualized instruction through small class sizes and provides a range of extracurriculars, including dance, violin, art, African drumming, Esports, Robotics, and STEM programs. While parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, middle school ELA and Math proficiency rates are below citywide medians, and high school graduation and college enrollment rates are also below average. Regents pass rates are a concern across several subjects. The school shares a building with another institution.