Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, Summit Academy High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit Academy High School's student population of 511 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit Academy High School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Academy High School is 0.41, 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
#279 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
75%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Academy High School's ranking?
Summit Academy High School is ranked #279 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Summit Academy High School often compared to?
Summit Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corner Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Summit Academy High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Summit Academy High School?
511 students attend Summit Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Summit Academy High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Academy High School?
Summit Academy High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Summit Academy High School offer ?
Summit Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Summit Academy High School part of?
Summit Academy High School is part of Summit Academy High School District.
School Reviews
4 3/26/2020
While no school is perfect, Summit Academy High School was an almost-perfect fit for our son. He had fantastic English, History, Science, Drama, and Business teachers, and the Summit Academy Debate Team earned first place in State during the years our teen participated! The Drama dept. also put on terrific productions and won awards at State. Our family also appreciated the leadership opportunities with NHS and Student Council. Administration encouraged students to be involved on campus and as community citizens of good character. In my judgement, the Math Dept. lacked adequate leadership, and the turnover for Math teachers was high. In fairness, some blame must be placed on Utah's changing Math curriculum requirements. (I hope Saxon Math has been re-instated.) I also wish I had obtained a Math tutor. However, with school mentoring, U. of Utah and BYU ACT test prep classes, plus a mean mom, our son eventually earned a 34 on his ACT with a perfect score on the Writing exam. WOW. He was awarded a full-ride college scholarship, for which we're grateful. Our son is now thriving in college. Thank you, Summit Academy!! I believe that it's a far better school than state tests scores would indicate.
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