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 206 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 29:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Success Suu's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat 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
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
White, Blue
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.34, 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
#19 out of 957 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 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%.
How many students attend Success Suu?
206 students attend Success Suu.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Success Suu students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Success Suu?
Success Suu has a student ration of 29:1, 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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