Our job is to catch a kid doing something right™
The Academy Schools is a network of award-winning schools for delinquent youth. Based in Western Pennsylvania and managed by leaders and innovators in the field of juvenile justice with over 30 years of experience, these schools are both community-based and residential, serving both local and out-of-state students.
Whether you are a peer in the field, interested in working with us, a parent with questions about your child’s school, or a member of the community in which one of our schools is located, this website is designed to help you get answers to your questions and learn more about who we are and what we do. Just click on the Contact Us link if you have further questions.
School Choice and
Supplemental Services Data
Click here to download the School Choice and Supplemental Services Data document.
Knights Off to Impressive Start in Section 2 Action
The Summit Academy Knights basketball team, coached by Art McCray, has kicked off the season undefeated in section play (6-0) and are 10-3 overall. They are currently in first place in Section 2, Class AA and are ranked fifth in the WPIAL. The 6-0 section start and the current 9 game winning streak are firsts for the Summit Academy basketball team. The starting forwards are Elijah Minnie and Omar Johnson, with both players are averaging 10 or more rebounds per game. The guard responsibilities have been shared by multiple players thus far, including David Carter, Tyerell Wyche, Rashon Boone, Sunny Munn and Rakim Reedy.
Rashon Boone has displayed tenacity on defence forcing multiple turnovers per game. Additionally, he was named Summit Academy's Player of the Week.
Dave Carter and Elijah Minnie also lead Summit Academy in blocked shots.
In what was his second game of the season, Rakim Reedy had an outstanding offensive game against Laurel. He posted 27 points and hit 7 out of 9 three point shots!
The current Summit Academy Knights Varsity roster includes Elijah Minnie, Omar Johnson, Rashon Boone, Sunny Munn, Rakim Reedy, Matthew Archer, David Carter, DaiQuann Coates, Andre Crump, Rasheed May, Joseph Sumpter, Tyerell Wyche,Julian Deleo, Mark Mooore, Devon James and Ralph Marston.
The Academy Schools is dedicated to continuous quality improvement. To this end, our schools are open to constructive feedback from the students and families it serves, personnel, and the juvenile court system representing the public.
Tour Our Campuses
Click here to take a photographic tour of The Academy School’s three locations throughout Western Pennsylvania.
Charter Program
The Academy is now home to a charter school for the Pittsburgh Public School’s students on probation from the Allegheny County Juvenile Courts. Click here to learn more.
Questions Answered for Parents of Residential Students
This family guide should help to answer the big questions you have about your child and his experience at The Summit Academy.
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