Serving 1,366 students in grades 9-12, Cedar City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar City High School's student population of 1,366 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar City High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar City High School's ranking?
Cedar City High School is ranked #567 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Cedar City High School often compared to?
Cedar City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar City High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar City High School is 89%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cedar City High School?
1,366 students attend Cedar City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cedar City High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar City High School?
Cedar City High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cedar City High School offer ?
Cedar City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cedar City High School part of?
Cedar City High School is part of Iron School District.
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