South Summit High

South Summit High is a regular public high school located in the rural community of Kamas, Utah. The school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade and has an enrollment of 524 students. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 21:1, South Summit High provides personalized attention to each student's needs.

There are 25 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to helping students succeed academically. South Summit High’s MySchoolScout rating is 6.1 out of 10, placing it in the 67th percentile among Utah high schools based on its state ranking at #341 out of 1018 schools statewide. Academically, South Summit High has an overall score of 5.7/10, with proficiency rates of 48% in English Language Arts and Reading, 26% in Math, and 31% in Science.

The school is focused on supporting students as they work toward achieving higher levels of academic success. While South Summit High may have room for improvement in test scores, it offers a supportive environment where teachers can give individual attention to each student's development. The rural setting around Kamas provides a close-knit community atmosphere that fosters connections between the school and its local families.

The student-teacher ratio at South Summit High is 21:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, South Summit High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.