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#30 of 77 private schools in UT
Top 38% of private schools
Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy
High School · Cedar City, UT
A private high school in Cedar City, UT serving grades 10th – 12th.
1957 W ROYAL HUNTE DR STE 100, Cedar City, UT 84720
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in UT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in UT
Test scores
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Where Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy 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
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 177 | 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.
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.
Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy is listed in Cedar City, UT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy
Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy is a private high school in Cedar City, UT, serving approximately 36 students in grades 10th-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 77 private schools in UT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy
What grades does Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy serve?
Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy?
Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy rank in UT?
Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy ranks #30 of 77 private schools in UT.
What is Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy a private school?
Yes, Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy a religious school?
No, Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Iron County
- Phone
- (435) 867-5555
- 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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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