Excellent
#67 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 7% in state
Launch High
High School · Iron District · Cedar City, UT
An Iron District high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1975 W Royal Hunte Dr, Cedar City, UT 84720
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 59% proficient (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Launch High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 7 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Launch 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$63,742
Median home value
$357,400
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Springs Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 10–12 | 0.0 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Cedar City HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,341 | Compare → |
| Southwest Educational AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 4,769 | Compare → |
| Success SuuCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 206 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #1 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
Launch High is listed in Iron District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Launch High
Launch High is a public high school in Cedar City, UT, part of Iron District, serving approximately 177 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Launch High
What grades does Launch High serve?
Launch High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Launch High?
Launch High has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Launch High?
The student-teacher ratio at Launch High is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Launch High rank in UT?
Launch High ranks #67 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Launch High's MySchoolScout rating?
Launch High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Launch High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Launch High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Launch High a charter school?
No, Launch High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Launch High a Title I school?
No, Launch High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Launch High?
33.3% of students at Launch 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
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Iron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (435) 865-3160
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 84720)
- 24,323
- Area average commute
- 13.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
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 84720; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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