Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, South Summit High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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South Summit High School's student population of 518 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
South Summit High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Summit High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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South Summit High School is ranked #640 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are South Summit High School often compared to?
South Summit High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park City High School, North Summit High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Summit High School?
The graduation rate of South Summit High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Summit High School?
518 students attend South Summit High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Summit High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Summit High School?
South Summit High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does South Summit High School offer ?
South Summit High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Summit High School part of?
South Summit High School is part of South Summit School District.
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