Serving 115 students in grades 7-12, Summit High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Summit High School's student population of 115 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Summit 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 High School is 0.47, which is more 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
#241 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
69%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit High School's ranking?
Summit High School is ranked #241 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Summit High School often compared to?
Summit High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polaris High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summit High School?
The graduation rate of Summit High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Summit High School?
115 students attend Summit High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Summit High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit High School?
Summit High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Summit High School offer ?
Summit High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Summit High School part of?
Summit High School is part of Alpine School District.
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