Enrollment
104
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · American Fork, UT
Summit High
Federal NCES profile for Summit High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000366
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in American Fork · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Utah
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit High has class sizes smaller than 97% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit High ranks #1 of 8 schools in American Fork, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+198% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summit High
Summit High is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in American Fork, Utah, enrolling 104 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, Summit High is leaner than roughly 97% of Utah schools and 65% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 83.5% of students qualify for free meals, 198% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Utah schools, with 104 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 52 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Summit High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Summit High compares
Summit High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 65% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 198% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 198% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 3% in Utah - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.8%
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
$8,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 52 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Summit High is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Summit High.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Summit High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Summit High
How many students attend Summit High?
Summit High has 104 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in American Fork, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit High?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit High is 7.4:1, which is 65% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 53% lower 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 Summit High?
83.5% of students at Summit High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit High?
The largest demographic group at Summit High is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in American Fork, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit High?
Summit High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit High rank among schools in American Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit High ranks #1 of 8 schools in American Fork, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in American Fork on the city page.
Is Summit High a good school?
Summit High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Summit High, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.
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