For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,563 students in Summit Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in Summit Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,112 Schools
# Students
2,563 Students
681,035 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Summit Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 153 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 154 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
45%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.46
# American Indian Students
2 Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
107 Students
11,203 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
135,730 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
20%
# Black Students
54 Students
8,999 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
1,895 Students
481,682 Students
% White Students
74%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
10,774 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
146 Students
26,165 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,573
# Students in K Grade:
252
44,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
47,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
50,032
# Students in 3rd Grade:
240
50,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
211
50,477
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
51,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
212
50,580
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
52,075
# Students in 8th Grade:
195
52,556
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
53,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
145
55,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
54,321
# Students in 12th Grade:
130
51,610
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,190 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,732. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,481 is less than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$7,309 MM

Spending
$19 MM
$7,375 MM

Revenue / Student
$8,190
$10,732

Spending / Student
$7,481
$10,829

Best Summit Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Academy - Draper Campus
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1285 E 13200 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-4166
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-4166
Grades: PK-8
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Academy - Independence
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15327 S. Noell Nelson Drive
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 987-8755
Grades: PK-8
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Academy - Bluffdale
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1940 W. 14400 S.
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-9488
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 254-9488
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy High School
Charter School
14942 S 560 West
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Grades: K-12
| 547 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Summit Academy School District?
Summit Academy School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,563 students.
What is the rank of Summit Academy School District?
Summit Academy School District is ranked #39 out of 153 school districts in Utah (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Summit Academy School District?
74% of Summit Academy School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Summit Academy School District?
Summit Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Summit Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,481 is less than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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