- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kamas, UT
South Summit High
Federal NCES profile for South Summit High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490099000557
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Summit High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kamas · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Summit High has class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Summit High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kamas, UT.
School address
District: South Summit District · Utah
NCES ID 490099000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
South Summit High held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 490099000557 · Kamas, UT High · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 18.7:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: South Summit School (496 students)
South Summit High held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.2 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
South Summit High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Summit S
South Summit School
496 students
- This school
South Summit High
486 students
- South Summit M
South Summit Middle
475 students
- Silver Summit 104
Silver Summit Academy
104 students
- Silver Summit 55
Silver Summit School
55 students
What this shows South Summit High reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Summit High compares
South Summit High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 48% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Utah - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,207
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, South Summit High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for South Summit District reports $13,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Summit High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Summit School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Summit Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Summit Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Summit School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Summit High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Summit High
How many students attend South Summit High?
South Summit High has 486 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kamas, UT. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Summit High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Summit High is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Summit High?
14.5% of students at South Summit High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Summit High?
The largest demographic group at South Summit High is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Kamas, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Summit High?
South Summit High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Summit High rank among public schools in Kamas?
By Resource Investment Index, South Summit High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kamas, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Summit District?
Besides South Summit High, South Summit District also operates South Summit School (496 students), South Summit Middle (475 students), and Silver Summit Academy (104 students). See the South Summit District district page for the complete list.