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#593 of 1,015 schools in UT
Summit High
High School · Alpine District · American Fork, UT
An Alpine District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
704 S Utah Valley Drive, American Fork, UT 84003
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Summit High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021, across a 12-year record (2010–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low43/100K
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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
$120,262
Median home value
$580,600
Median rent
$1,692/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Liahona Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Athenian EacademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Dan W. PetersonEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 245 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alpine District
- Schools in district
- 91
- Rank in district
- #54 of 88
- District spending per student
- $9,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summit High is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit High
Summit High is a public high school in American Fork, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 108 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #593 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit High
What grades does Summit High serve?
Summit High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Summit High?
Summit High has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit High?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit High is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit High rank in UT?
Summit High ranks #593 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Summit High's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Summit High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit High has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Is Summit High a charter school?
No, Summit High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summit High a Title I school?
No, Summit High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit High?
39.8% of students at 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.0%
- Phone
- (801) 610-8183
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84003)
- 55,259
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 84003; 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, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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