Serving 300 students in grades 10-12, Success Dsu ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in UT)
- Math Proficiency: 60-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Dsu ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Success Dsu's student population of 300 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Success Dsu is 0.33, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Success Dsu often compared to?
Success Dsuis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Hills High School, Water Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% UT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Dsu?
The graduation rate of Success Dsu is 95%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Success Dsu?
300 students attend Success Dsu.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Success Dsu students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Dsu offer ?
Success Dsu offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Success Dsu part of?
Success Dsu is part of Success Academy School District.
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