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South Summit High

Summary:

South Summit High is a public high school located in Kamas, Utah, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 518. The school is part of the South Summit School District, which is ranked 56 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, South Summit High has shown fluctuating performance on the Utah Aspire Plus assessments, with strengths in English Language Arts but struggles in Mathematics. Compared to the nearby North Summit High, which has consistently outperformed South Summit High and the state in all subject areas, South Summit High's academic performance is relatively weaker. Additionally, South Summit High has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

South Summit High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 84th out of 138 high schools to as high as 34th out of 131 high schools. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 1 star out of 5 to 4 stars out of 5, with the current rating at 3 stars out of 5. Compared to the nearby North Summit High, which has consistently ranked higher and maintained a 4- or 5-star rating, South Summit High's overall performance and ranking are relatively lower.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 45 S 300 E
       Kamas, UT  84036

(435) 783-4313

District: South Summit District

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,725 Help


Feeder schools for South Summit High:

Elementary:    South Summit School
Middle:    South Summit Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Hispanic:
16.0%
Two or more races:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Summit High ranks worse than 60.9% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Summit High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), Hispanic (16%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Summit High is 20.1. (See more...)
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Compare South Summit High employs 25.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Summit High is $13,725.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Summit High:

SchoolDigger ranks South Summit High 84th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See South Summit High in the ranking list.)

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South Summit District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Summit District 56th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Summit High

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Rank History for all students at South Summit High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 58.90 43rd 142 69.7%
2009 69.91 15th 148 89.9%
2010 63.32 21st 153 86.3%
2011 60.46 32nd 164 80.5%
2012 66.70 17th 166 89.8%
2013 58.67 47th 167 71.9%
2014 58.98 33rd 120 72.5%
2015 56.92 43rd 131 67.2%
2016 58.48 39th 129 69.8%
2017 60.43 32nd 125 74.4%
2018 32.85 90th 123 26.8%
2019 40.79 82nd 136 39.7%
2021 35.99 83rd 129 35.7%
2022 64.06 34th 131 74.0%
2023 50.59 66th 139 52.5%
2024 40.65 84th 138 39.1%
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Rank History for White students at South Summit High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.16 30th 123 75.6%
2023 48.94 54th 122 55.7%
2024 31.18 88th 123 28.5%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for South Summit High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 248 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 252
1989 271 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 274
1990 265 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 268
1991 278 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 283
1992 330 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 335
1993 321 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 351 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 271 0 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 283
1996 271 0 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 283
1997 302 2 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 313
1998 315 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 315 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 415 3 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2001 402 3 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 415
2002 387 3 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2003 387 3 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2004 376 1 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2005 382 1 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 399
2006 379 3 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2007 389 4 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2008 385 5 2 18 4 n/a n/a 0 414
2009 382 2 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 374 2 0 19 2 n/a n/a 4 401
2011 371 1 1 29 0 0 4 0 406
2012 377 2 1 31 0 0 9 0 420
2013 385 3 1 41 0 0 9 0 439
2014 384 2 1 37 0 0 9 0 433
2015 406 1 1 42 1 1 10 0 462
2016 375 1 0 49 4 1 10 0 440
2017 398 0 0 44 2 0 8 0 452
2018 399 1 0 52 3 0 7 0 462
2019 385 2 1 49 3 1 7 0 448
2020 404 1 0 55 3 1 4 0 468
2021 404 1 0 64 2 1 4 0 476
2022 422 1 1 72 1 2 2 0 501
2023 436 0 0 79 0 1 2 0 518
2024 436 0 1 84 0 0 3 0 524

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Summit High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 252 16.0 15.7 n/a
1989 274 17.0 16.1 n/a
1990 268 18.0 14.8 14.2
1991 283 16.0 17.6 9.5
1992 335 16.0 20.9 9.6
1993 328 15.0 21.9 11
1994 360 17.0 21.2 11.9
1995 283 20.8 13.6 7.4
1996 283 20.8 13.6 7.4
1997 313 20.1 15.6 6.1
1998 320 22.9 14.0 5.3
1999 321 26.3 12.2 9.7
2000 424 26.2 16.2 13.2
2001 415 24.1 17.2 12.5
2002 405 21.4 18.9 10.1
2003 405 21.4 18.9 10.1
2004 392 20.6 19.0 14.8
2005 399 20.9 19.1 14.3
2006 405 22.0 18.4 13.1
2007 414 17.4 23.8 0
2008 414 20.0 20.7 9.9
2009 403 7.0 18.5 11.2
2010 401 19.8 20.1 19.1
2011 406 19.7 20.5 18
2012 420 21.2 19.8 16.7
2013 439 20.1 21.7 25.1
2014 433 20.8 20.8 19.2
2015 462 n/a n/a 19.7
2016 440 n/a n/a 19.3
2017 452 20.8 21.7 21.9
2018 462 n/a n/a 19.9
2019 448 24.0 18.6 22.8
2020 468 23.1 20.1 16.9
2021 476 n/a n/a 17.6
2022 501 25.7 19.4 11.6
2023 518 26.1 19.7 19.9
2024 524 25.9 20.1 15.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Summit High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 252 16.0 15.7 n/a
1989 274 17.0 16.1 n/a
1990 268 18.0 14.8 14.2
1991 283 16.0 17.6 9.5
1992 335 16.0 20.9 9.6
1993 328 15.0 21.9 11
1994 360 17.0 21.2 11.9
1995 283 20.8 13.6 7.4
1996 283 20.8 13.6 7.4
1997 313 20.1 15.6 6.1
1998 320 22.9 14.0 5.3
1999 321 26.3 12.2 9.7
2000 424 26.2 16.2 13.2
2001 415 24.1 17.2 12.5
2002 405 21.4 18.9 10.1
2003 405 21.4 18.9 10.1
2004 392 20.6 19.0 14.8
2005 399 20.9 19.1 14.3
2006 405 22.0 18.4 13.1
2007 414 17.4 23.8 0
2008 414 20.0 20.7 9.9
2009 403 7.0 18.5 11.2
2010 401 19.8 20.1 19.1
2011 406 19.7 20.5 18
2012 420 21.2 19.8 16.7
2013 439 20.1 21.7 25.1
2014 433 20.8 20.8 19.2
2015 462 n/a n/a 19.7
2016 440 n/a n/a 19.3
2017 452 20.8 21.7 21.9
2018 462 n/a n/a 19.9
2019 448 24.0 18.6 22.8
2020 468 23.1 20.1 16.9
2021 476 n/a n/a 17.6
2022 501 25.7 19.4 11.6
2023 518 26.1 19.7 19.9
2024 524 25.9 20.1 15.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Summit High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $158 (1.2%) $13,567 (98.8%) $13,725

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Summit High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 82nd of 136 High schoolsRanks 66th of 139 High schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (South Summit High)60.440
 20.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (South Summit District)58.543.3
 15.2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (South Summit High)38.437.1
 1.3%
   9th Grade Mathematics (South Summit District)37.239.8
 2.6%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (South Summit High)31.529.8
 1.7%
   9th Grade Science (South Summit District)3132.4
 1.4%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (South Summit High)48.246.3
 1.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (South Summit District)50.449.6
 0.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)49.545.3
 4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (South Summit High)2736.5
 9.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (South Summit District)26.534.8
 8.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)36.327.7
 8.6%
10th Grade Science (South Summit High)2034.1
 14.1%
   10th Grade Science (South Summit District)22.136.5
 14.4%
   10th Grade Science (Utah)3332.2
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students448518
 15.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4979
 61.2%
Pacific Islander11
White385436
 13.2%
Two or More Races72
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.8%19.9%
 2.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Summit High

Students at South Summit High are 83% White, 16% Hispanic.

South Summit High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Summit School
Middle : South Summit Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 524 students attended South Summit High.

South Summit High ranks 84th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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