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#457 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 45% in state

Canyon View High

High School · Iron District · Cedar City, UT

An Iron District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

166 W 1925 N, Cedar City, UT 84721

  • Math 30% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2025)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.3% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation13.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$8,643
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Canyon View High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Canyon View High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,160/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,342

Median home value

$345,000

Median rent

$1,076/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

67.7%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
9 boys'·12 girls'·47 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Havenwood SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.9private6–120.3 mi36Compare →
Turning Point SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–112.6 mi25Compare →
Success SuuCharter · enrollment unverified8.39–122.8 mi206Compare →
Cedar City HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–123.4 mi1,341Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Iron District

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#5 of 18
District spending per student
$8,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Canyon View High is listed in Iron District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canyon View High

Canyon View High is a public high school in Cedar City, UT, part of Iron District, serving approximately 1,057 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canyon View High

What grades does Canyon View High serve?

Canyon View High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Canyon View High?

Canyon View High has an enrollment of approximately 1,057 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon View High?

The student-teacher ratio at Canyon View High is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canyon View High rank in UT?

Canyon View High ranks #457 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Canyon View High's MySchoolScout rating?

Canyon View High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Canyon View High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon View High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Canyon View High a charter school?

No, Canyon View High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Canyon View High a Title I school?

No, Canyon View High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canyon View High?

34.2% of students at Canyon View High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,057
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Iron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 84721)
29,635
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
28.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84721; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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