Cedar High School, also known as Cedar City High School or CHS, is a public high school in Cedar City, Utah, United States.
Serving 1,341 students in grades 9-12, Cedar City High School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cedar City High School's student population of 1,341 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1940
School Rankings
Cedar City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar City High School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar City High School's ranking?
Cedar City High School is ranked #454 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 94%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cedar City High School?
1,341 students attend Cedar City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% 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, 1% of students are Black, 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 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
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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