Success DSU

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Success DSU ranks 19 th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Success DSU is a public charter high school located in St. George, Utah, serving grades 10-12 with around 300 students. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, outperforming nearby public high schools like Desert Hills High, Crimson Cliffs High, and Snow Canyon High on academic assessments.

Success DSU's strong academic performance is reflected in its 10th-grade students outperforming the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Utah Aspire Plus assessments. The school has a higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby public high schools, which may present challenges in providing personalized attention and support to each student. Additionally, Success DSU has relatively low rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting it may serve a more affluent student population compared to the nearby public high schools.

While Success DSU's student population is predominantly White, the school has a more diverse student body compared to many of the nearby public high schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students. This diversity may contribute to a richer learning environment and better prepare students for the diverse world they will encounter after graduation. Overall, Success DSU stands out as a high-performing charter school with a strong academic track record, though the school may need to explore strategies to maintain its excellence while addressing its higher student-teacher ratio.

Detail:

Public, Charter 10-12

225 South 700 East
St George, UT 84770

(435) 652-7830

District: Success Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $493

Student/teacher ratio: 59.5

Number of students: 316

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.3%

Hispanic:

13.0%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Success DSU ranks better than 86.2% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Success DSU who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.3%), Hispanic (13%), Asian (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Success DSU is 59.5. (See more...)

Compare Success DSU employs 5.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Success DSU is $493.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Success DSU:

SchoolDigger ranks Success DSU 19^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Success DSU in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Success Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Success Academy 11^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Success DSU

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Rank History for all students at Success DSU

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2019	97.12	3^rd	136	97.8%
2021	96.95	5^th	129	96.1%
2022	98.45	3^rd	131	97.7%
2023	99.13	3^rd	139	97.8%
2024	77.59	19^th	138	86.2%

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Rank History for White students at Success DSU

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	95.41	5^th	123	95.9%
2023	98.72	3^rd	122	97.5%
2024	61.23	36^th	123	70.7%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Success DSU

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	158	0	2	9	0	4	2	175
2016	184	0	2	8	0	3	3	200
2017	197	0	2	13	1	3	6	222
2018	206	0	4	17	1	6	3	237
2019	186	2	6	18	1	5	0	218
2020	200	2	6	13	1	4	3	229
2021	218	2	6	21	1	5	0	253
2022	259	4	6	33	2	7	0	311
2023	245	5	7	36	2	5	0	300
2024	257	5	5	41	3	4	1	316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Success DSU

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	175	n/a	n/a	15.4
2016	200	n/a	n/a	22
2017	222	n/a	n/a	13.5
2018	237	n/a	n/a	19
2019	218	3.0	72.6	18.3
2020	229	4.0	57.2	20.1
2021	253	n/a	n/a	16.6
2022	311	4.3	70.8	9
2023	300	5.3	56.4	13
2024	316	5.3	59.5	7.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Success DSU

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	175	n/a	n/a	15.4
2016	200	n/a	n/a	22
2017	222	n/a	n/a	13.5
2018	237	n/a	n/a	19
2019	218	3.0	72.6	18.3
2020	229	4.0	57.2	20.1
2021	253	n/a	n/a	16.6
2022	311	4.3	70.8	9
2023	300	5.3	56.4	13
2024	316	5.3	59.5	7.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Success DSU

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$05 (1.0%)	$488 (99.0%)	$493

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Success DSU

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 136 High schools	Ranks 3^rd of 139 High schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Success DSU)	79.6	76.4	3.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy)	78.1	78.2	0.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	49.5	45.3	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Success DSU)	63.6	60.7	2.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Success Academy)	67.7	63.4	4.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	36.3	27.7	8.6%
10th Grade Science (Success DSU)	58.2	71.3	13.1%
10th Grade Science (Success Academy)	65.7	71.8	6.1%
10th Grade Science (Utah)	33	32.2	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	218	300	37.6%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	18	36	100%
Pacific Islander	5	5
White	186	245	31.7%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.3%	13%	5.3%

Schools Near Success DSU

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Success DSU	Public, Charter	10-12	225 South 700 East	St George	84770	Washington County	Success Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(435) 652-7830	316	5	59.5	7.6%	257 (81.3%)	5 (1.6%)	41 (13.0%)	5 (1.6%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	77.6	19^th of 138 public high schools	86.2%		99.1	3^rd of 139 public high schools	97.8%	16		66.7		43.3		35.5	$493	$05	$489
Dixie High	Public	10-12	350 E 700 S	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 673-4682	1,209	56	21.5	33.6%	831 (68.7%)	10 (0.8%)	289 (23.9%)	4 (0.3%)	12 (1.0%)	28 (2.3%)	35 (2.9%)	55.1	58^th of 138 public high schools	58.0%		31.8	97^th of 139 public high schools	30.2%	39		42.8		22.7	80.8	31.9	$8,536	$411	$8,125
Utah Online 7-12	Public, Virtual	6-12	121 W. Tabernacle	Saint George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	Yes	No	(435) 673-3553	1,313	53	24.9	13.9%	1,059 (80.7%)	18 (1.4%)	144 (11.0%)	23 (1.8%)	22 (1.7%)	22 (1.7%)	24 (1.8%)	75.9	24^th of 138 public high schools	82.6%					(n/a)	54.7	56.1	54.0	45.2	48.0	32.4	$8,875	$346	$8,528
Southwest High	Public	9-12	756 West Tabernacle	Saint George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4709	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Millcreek High	Public	7-12	2410 E Riverside Dr	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-2462	129	21	6.2	52.7%	69 (53.5%)	4 (3.1%)	42 (32.6%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (7.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)							$15,284	$907	$14,378
Pine View High	Public	10-12	2850 E 750 N	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-5255	1,136	52	21.9	33.3%	719 (63.3%)	10 (0.9%)	313 (27.6%)	6 (0.5%)	29 (2.6%)	24 (2.1%)	35 (3.1%)	52.4	62^nd of 138 public high schools	55.1%		32.8	93^rd of 139 public high schools	33.1%	31		45.0		26.1		38.9	$8,531	$406	$8,125
Utah Arts Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	1091 N Bluff St	Saint George	84770	Washington County	Utah Arts Academy	Yes	Yes	No	No	(435) 414-4535	272	19	14.2	27.6%	218 (80.1%)	8 (2.9%)	36 (13.2%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	36.3	89^th of 138 public high schools	35.5%					(n/a)		48.1		15.7		27.8	$8,797	$376	$8,421
St. George Academy	Public, Charter	8-12	380 E. 3090 S.	Washington	84780	Washington County	St. George Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(435) 319-0105	208	16	12.7	11.1%	148 (71.2%)	2 (1.0%)	44 (21.2%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	6 (2.9%)								(n/a)							$8,356	$126	$8,230
Desert Hills High	Public	10-12	828 E Desert Hills Drive	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 674-0885	1,208	47	25.9	16.4%	1,015 (84.0%)	10 (0.8%)	106 (8.8%)	13 (1.1%)	8 (0.7%)	23 (1.9%)	33 (2.7%)	82	13^th of 138 public high schools	90.6%		65.6	33^rd of 139 public high schools	76.3%	20		57.5		36.5		52.6	$7,251	$391	$6,860
Crimson Cliffs High	Public	10-12	4430 S Crimson Cliffs Way	Washington	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7015	1,384	54	25.7	11.1%	1,243 (89.8%)	7 (0.5%)	69 (5.0%)	13 (0.9%)	6 (0.4%)	15 (1.1%)	31 (2.2%)	97.3	5^th of 138 public high schools	96.4%		81.4	15^th of 139 public high schools	89.2%	10		68.8		57.2		60.6

Frequently Asked Questions about Success DSU

What is the racial makeup of Success DSU?

Students at Success DSU are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Success DSU in?

Success Academy

How many students attend Success DSU?

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended Success DSU.

Is Success DSU a good school?

Success DSU ranks 19^th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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