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#504 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 50% in state
South Summit High
High School · South Summit District · Kamas, UT
A high school in Kamas, UT where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45 S 300 E, Kamas, UT 84036
- Math 35% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Summit High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Summit High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated822/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,679
Median home value
$705,400
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in South Summit District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Summit AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 102 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Summit District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Summit High is listed in South Summit District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Summit High
South Summit High is a public high school in Kamas, UT, part of South Summit District, serving approximately 524 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #504 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Summit High
What grades does South Summit High serve?
South Summit High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Summit High?
South Summit High has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Summit High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Summit High is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Summit High rank in UT?
South Summit High ranks #504 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is South Summit High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Summit High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 South Summit High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Summit High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Summit High a charter school?
No, South Summit High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Summit High a Title I school?
No, South Summit High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Summit High?
15.1% of students at South Summit High 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Summit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (435) 783-4313
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 84036)
- 8,781
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 84036; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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