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Public high school · South Summit District · Park City, Utah

Silver Summit Academy

Silver Summit Academy rates 8.3, above the middle of South Summit District's high schools, whose rated median is 7.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.3this school

8.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the South Summit District median is 7.8.

#102 of 1,017 schools in Utah · South Summit District: 2 high schools rated, median 7.8

The brief

A South Summit District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

Students at Silver Summit Academy score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

It ranks 102 of 1,017 schools in Utah and 2 of 5 in South Summit District.

Math47%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Reading60%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Proficiency is down 16 points across the 10-year record (2017–2026) and has held near 53% recently.2026 RISE; 16 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.3
25% of the rating
Academics
7.3
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2017-2026) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2017-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84098; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Silver Summit Academy and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$171,151
Median home value
$1,117,700
Median rent
$2,729/mo
College educated
70.8%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
24
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,118/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Park City. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Park City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
25.5% participation · state average 2.3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
7.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Winter Sports School3.7 mi · charter
    9.1Compare →
  2. 8.9Compare →
  3. Silver Summit Academythis school
    8.3
  4. 7.3Compare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Silver Summit Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Silver Summit Academy

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Silver Summit Academy is a K-12 school located in Park City, Utah, and is part of the South Summit School District 1. The district serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across Summit County, Utah, operating multiple campuses including South Summit High School, South Summit Middle School, and South Summit Elementary School in Kamas, Utah 1. The district also manages the South Summit Aquatic and Fitness Center 1. Recent news from the district highlights the implementation of SchoolMessenger as a new communication tool and the launch of an updated mobile-friendly website 1. Additionally, the district reported on student achievements, including senior Emma Broadbent shattering the Utah state career rebounds record and student Emily Arvizo’s community contributions 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.ssummit.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Silver Summit Academy serve?

Silver Summit Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Silver Summit Academy?

Silver Summit Academy has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Summit Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Summit Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silver Summit Academy rank in UT?

Silver Summit Academy ranks #102 of 1,017 schools in UT.

What is Silver Summit Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Summit Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Silver Summit Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Summit Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2026) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2026).

Is Silver Summit Academy a charter school?

No, Silver Summit Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Silver Summit Academy a Title I school?

No, Silver Summit Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Summit Academy?

7.8% of students at Silver Summit Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
102
Student-teacher ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Summit County
4-year graduation
80%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 5
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$13,207
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 84098)
20,311
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
41.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.