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South Summit High

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South Summit High ranks 85 th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

85^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 138 Utah High Schools

Better than 38% of Utah high schools

Summary

South Summit High is a public high school located in Kamas, Utah, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 524 students. The school is part of the South Summit School District, which is ranked 54 out of 93 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Summit High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 34th out of 131 Utah high schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) to a low of 90th out of 123 schools in 2017-2018 (1-star rating). In recent years, the school has been ranked in the 60s and 80s, with a 2-star rating, indicating it is performing below the state average. The school has relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.3% to 96.5%, but also high dropout rates, ranging from 2.1% to 9.8%. South Summit High's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state and district averages, with particularly low performance in Mathematics.

Compared to nearby schools, North Summit High in the neighboring North Summit District consistently outperforms South Summit High in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and graduation rates. Larger schools like Park City High and Wasatch High also have significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings compared to South Summit High.

486

Students ?

19.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,725

Per pupil spending ?

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

45 S 300 E
Kamas, UT 84036

(435) 783-4313

District: South Summit District

Feeder schools for South Summit High:

Elementary:	South Summit School
Middle:	South Summit Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Hispanic:

15.6%

Two or more races:

1.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2015

!Science scores 10 pts below the Utah average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg39%

Utah avg42%

85^th of 138

Utah public high schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 29 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

54^th of 93South Summit District among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	41.0	85 of 138	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.6	84 of 138	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.6	66 of 139	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.1	34 of 131	74.0%	★★★★☆
2021	36.0	83 of 129	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.8	82 of 136	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.9	90 of 123	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	60.4	32 of 125	74.4%	★★★★☆
2016	58.5	39 of 129	69.8%	★★★★☆
2015	56.9	43 of 131	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.0	33 of 120	72.5%	★★★★☆
2013	58.7	47 of 167	71.9%	★★★★☆
2012	66.7	17 of 166	89.8%	★★★★★
2011	60.5	32 of 164	80.5%	★★★★☆
2010	63.3	21 of 153	86.3%	★★★★☆
2009	69.9	15 of 148	89.9%	★★★★★
2008	58.9	43 of 142	69.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	27.4	88 of 118	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.2	88 of 123	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.9	54 of 122	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.2	30 of 123	75.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)25th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts49%~ state avg

Mathematics35%~ state avg

Science32%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2025)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2025)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Summit High	Public	9-12	45 S 300 E	Kamas	84036	Summit County	South Summit District	No	No	No	No	(435) 783-4313	486	25	19.7	15.8%	403 (82.9%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (15.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	41	85^th of 138 public high schools	38.4%		40.6	84^th of 138 public high schools	39.1%	1	48.9	48.2	39.2	30.4	35.1	28.7	$13,725	$158	$13,567
Park City High	Public	10-12	1750 Kearns Blvd	Park City	84060	Summit County	Park City District	No	No	No	No	(435) 645-5650	1,177	66	17.7	15.8%	891 (75.7%)	6 (0.5%)	221 (18.8%)	19 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.2%)	80.2	17^th of 138 public high schools	87.7%		77.3	20^th of 138 public high schools	85.5%	3		71.0		43.8		40.8	$15,883	$256	$15,627
Wasatch High	Public	9-12	930 S 500 E	Heber City	84032	Wasatch County	Wasatch District	No	No	No	No	(435) 654-0640	2,604	114	22.8	16.2%	1,955 (75.1%)	13 (0.5%)	565 (21.7%)	14 (0.5%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	52 (2.0%)	73.3	26^th of 138 public high schools	81.2%		75.9	25^th of 138 public high schools	81.9%	1	48.8	68.1	52.3	36.7	52.0	46.4	$11,317	$595	$10,722
Silver Summit Academy	Public	6-12	6407 N Business Park Loop Rd.	Park City	84098	Summit County	South Summit District	No	No	No	No	(435) 783-4010	104	8	12.4	5.8%	85 (81.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)							$10,738	$62	$10,676
Winter Sports School	Public, Charter	9-12	4251 Shadow Mountain Drive	Park City	84098	Summit County	Winter Sports School	Yes	No	No	No	(435) 649-8760	105	6	16.7		93 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.6%)								(n/a)							$8,323	$358	$7,966
North Summit High	Public	9-12	53 S 100 E	Coalville	84017	Summit County	North Summit District	No	No	No	No	(435) 336-5656	371	20	18.3	16.4%	296 (79.8%)	1 (0.3%)	64 (17.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	62	40^th of 138 public high schools	71.0%		78.1	18^th of 138 public high schools	87.0%	22	51.8	52.2	32.6	59.8	48.7	44.4	$14,930	$584	$14,347

Frequently Asked Questions about South Summit High

What district is South Summit High in?

South Summit District

Is South Summit High a good school?

South Summit High ranks 85^th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of South Summit High?

Students at South Summit High are 83% White, 16% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into South Summit High?

South Summit High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Summit School
Middle : South Summit Middle

How many students attend South Summit High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 486 students attended South Summit High.

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