- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Summit High shrank from 115 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 490003000366 · American Fork, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 7.4:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Summit High shrank from 115 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Summit High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school 104
Summit High
104 students
What this shows Summit High reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit High compares
Summit High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,052
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~104 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), down 7.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.