South Summit District

District Overview
Nestled in Kamas, Utah, at 285 East 400 South, the South Summit District is an active, traditional public school system serving a distant rural community in the region surrounding the Heber area. Operating six facilities, the district offers a comprehensive academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Designed to support families throughout every stage of childhood development, South Summit provides local youth with a consistent, structured, and continuous educational pathway from early learning through high school graduation.

In the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student body of 1,616 learners, including 797 female and 819 male students across all grade levels. To cultivate an engaging learning environment, South Summit employs a dedicated workforce totaling more than 433 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 175 classroom teachers and 37 instructional aides, backed by a strong network of 221 support staff members. With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 9 to 1, the district emphasizes individualized attention, strong community connections, and robust institutional support to help every student succeed.
6
Total Schools
1,616
Total Students
174.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Summit District
Demographic Student Count
White1,324
Hispanic268
Black6
Asian2
Two or More15
American Indian1
  • White
    1,324 (81.9%)
  • Hispanic
    268 (16.6%)
  • Two or More
    15 (0.9%)
  • Black
    6 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South Summit District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:1,616*
Teachers (FTE):174.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.3
Schools in South Summit District
Found 6 Schools