SUCCESS Academy is an early college high school based in Cedar City, Utah, United States. SUCCESS Academy has three campuses, one located at Southern Utah University in the Iron County School District, one at Utah Tech University in the Washington County School District.
Serving 224 students in grades 9-12, Success Suu ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Suu ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Success Suu's student population of 224 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Motto
SUCCESS stands for Southern Utah Center for Computer, Engineering and Science Students
School Rankings
Success Suu ranks within the top 5% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Suu is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 957 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Suu's ranking?
Success Suu is ranked #19 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Success Suu often compared to?
Success Suuis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Suu?
The graduation rate of Success Suu is 90%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Success Suu?
224 students attend Success Suu.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Success Suu students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Success Suu?
Success Suu has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Success Suu offer ?
Success Suu offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Success Suu part of?
Success Suu is part of Success Academy School District.
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