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#99 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 10% in state

Success Suu

High School · Success Academy · Cedar City, UT

A charter high school in Cedar City, UT where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

351 W UNIVERSITY BLVD Multipurpose Bldg MC205, Cedar City, UT 84720

  • Math 67% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 81% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+25.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio29.4:1
District spending per student$8,744
Chronic Absenteeism1%

Students at Success Suu score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency81%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
ELA
98%
2010
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 27 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.4%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Success Suu 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • 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

Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Turning Point SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–110.6 mi25Compare →
Cedar City HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.7 mi1,341Compare →
Southwest Educational AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.4K–120.8 mi4,769Compare →
Launch HighEnrollment path unverified8.69–121.4 mi177Compare →

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.

Success Academy

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$8,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Success Suu is listed in Success Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Success Suu

Success Suu is a public high school in Cedar City, UT, part of Success Academy, serving approximately 206 students in grades 9th-12th with a 29.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Success Suu

What grades does Success Suu serve?

Success Suu serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Success Suu?

Success Suu has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Success Suu?

The student-teacher ratio at Success Suu is 29.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Success Suu rank in UT?

Success Suu ranks #99 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Success Suu's MySchoolScout rating?

Success Suu has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Success Suu?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Success Suu has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Success Suu a charter school?

Yes, Success Suu is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Success Suu a Title I school?

No, Success Suu is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Success Suu?

19.4% of students at Success Suu 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
206
Student-Teacher Ratio
29.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Iron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
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, 2011-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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