Independence High School vs. Summit High School
Should I attend Independence High School or Summit High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Summit High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 253 students in grades 5-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 86 students in grades 7-12, Summit High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
5-12
7-12
Total Students
253 students
86 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
70% | 30%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#887 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#241 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
<50%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
2
-
Grade 8 Students
3
4
Grade 9 Students
31
11
Grade 10 Students
43
17
Grade 11 Students
57
18
Grade 12 Students
117
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
45%
26%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
46%
63%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%