The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in Science. The lowest is 45% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Silver Summit Academy
Silver Summit Academy is a small school serving grades six through twelve in the Park City area, and it is a part of the South Summit School District. For a family considering this school, the most defining characteristic is its size; the student body is very small, creating a peer environment where students are likely to know one another well across the full middle and high school grade span. The school is not a charter school and is not a magnet school; it operates as a standard public school within its district.
Academically, the school offers a mixed picture that a parent will want to examine closely. On state assessments, the school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it above the midpoint when compared to other districts in Summit County. Science proficiency appears to be a relative strength, with a substantial share of students meeting the state's proficiency bar. In math, the proficiency rate for all students is moderate, meaning roughly half of students met the state's benchmark. For English language arts, the data is reported as a range rather than a precise figure, with proficiency falling within a broad band that centers on a solid level; the lack of a single reported number makes it hard to draw a firm conclusion. A parent may want to follow up with the school for a more precise ELA result.
The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is very small, which suggests that the school serves a population with relatively high household resources compared to many public schools. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the provided records, so a family with a child who has an Individualized Education Program or is learning English would need to contact the school directly to understand the supports available.
The school is situated in the Park City area, which is an extremely high-cost housing market. The area is a tourism-driven mountain resort town where typical home values and rents are far above state and national averages. The community is anchored by the ski industry, outdoor recreation, and a historic Main Street. While Park City has a free intra-city transit system, the school's location on Business Park Loop Road means that getting there likely requires a car or school bus. The broader South Summit School District did not have any major recent changes, such as bond measures or curriculum shifts, reported in the materials provided.
Because the school serves grades six through twelve, it includes the state testing years for middle school but does not have a reported four-year graduation rate in these records. For high school families, the absence of a graduation rate is a notable gap; a parent may want to ask the school directly what its graduation rate is and how it supports students toward that milestone. The school also did not have information on advanced coursework, dual enrollment, or career and technical education programs in the data provided, so a family interested in those offerings should seek that information from the school.
Overall, Silver Summit Academy is a very small, conventional public school in a high-cost resort community. Its academic performance is mixed by subject area, with science a clear strength and math more moderate. The small enrollment means a close-knit environment, but it also means fewer course options and less specialized staff than a larger school could offer. For a family that values a tight community and is comfortable following up directly with the school on missing details around special education support, graduation rates, and program availability, this could be a good fit. For a family needing extensive specialized services or a wide array of advanced courses, the school's small size is a practical constraint to consider.
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