Summit High School vs. Polaris High School
Should I attend Summit High School or Polaris 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
Summit High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Polaris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Overview
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).
Serving 212 students in grades 9-12, Polaris 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 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
86 students
212 students
% Male | % Female
70% | 30%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#241 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
50-54%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
4
-
Grade 9 Students
11
-
Grade 10 Students
17
8
Grade 11 Students
18
83
Grade 12 Students
36
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
26%
21%
% Black
7%
n/a
% White
63%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%